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Nene times a number subtracted from six is negative nine. Find the number

Nene times a number subtracted from six is negative nine. Find the number-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:

Let's call x the unknown number.

Then, three times a number can be written as 3x

So, 3x subtracted from six can be written as: 6 - 3x

Finally, if 3 times a number subtracted from six is equal to negative nine, the equation is:

6 - 3x = -9

or

-3x +

Therefore, solving for x, we

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