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the difference of 3 times a number and 9 is -12

 Sep 26, 2014

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Let N be the number...so we have

3N - 9 = -12

Add 9 to both sides

3N = -3  divide both sides by 3

N = -1

 

 Sep 26, 2014
 #1
avatar+129840 
+5
Best Answer

Let N be the number...so we have

3N - 9 = -12

Add 9 to both sides

3N = -3  divide both sides by 3

N = -1

 

CPhill Sep 26, 2014

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