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One number was divided by 15, followed by this quotient being multiplied by 2. Next, the product was added to 9. The total sum was 7, so what was the first divisor?

One number was divided by 15, followed by this quotient being multiplied by 2. Next, the product was added to 9. The total sum was 7, so what was the first divisor?
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One number was divided by 15, followed by this quotient being multiplied by 2. Next, the product was added to 9. The total sum was 7, so what was the first divisor?

User Martey
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i believe it is 15.

-15/15=-1
-1x2= -2
-2+9= 7
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