Question

Six less than nine times a number x is eight more than twice the number. Set up an equation to model the situation. What is the number? SHOW YOUR WORK

Answer 1

The equation that we are asked to model goes something like this -
`9x-6=8+2x`. Now, all we need to do is solve for the variable,
`x`.

`9x-6=8+2x`

`\Rightarrow 7x-6=8`

`\Rightarrow 7x=14`

`\Rightarrow \boxed{x=2}`
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