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When a number is divided by -3, the result is 12 more than the number what is the number?

When a number is divided by -3, the result is 12 more than the number what is the number?
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When a number is divided by -3, the result is 12 more than the number what is the number?

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x/-3 = 12 + x
x = -36 - 3x
4x = 36
x= = 9

The number is 9.

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