If 9 more than twice a number is 7 less than three times the same number, what is the number?

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Knokio asked Dec 26, 2023

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If 9 more than twice a number is 7 less than three times the same number, what is the number?

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Knokio asked Dec 26, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

Let x be "a number"

9 + 2x = 3x - 7

Isolate variables to one side

9 + 7 = 3x - 2x

16 = x

Gregor Primar answered Dec 27, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

9+2x=3x-3

9+3=3x-2x

Moshe Slavin answered Dec 30, 2023

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