Question

Nine times the difference between 4 and a number is24.what is the number.​

Answer 1

n =
`(4)/(3)`

or (because the wording is kind of confusing)

n =
`(20)/(3)`

Explanation:

9(4 - n) = 24

36 - 9n = 24

-9n = -12

n =
`(4)/(3)`

or (because the wording is kind of confusing)

9(n - 4) = 24

9n - 36 = 24

9n = 60

n =
`(20)/(3)`

Answer 2

9×24-4

216-4

212

Explanation:

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