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1 is subtracted from the division of a number and 9. The result is -2.​

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Answer:

The number is - 9.

Explanation:

(y ÷ 9) - 1 = - 2

(y ÷ 9) - 1 + 1 = - 2 + 1

y ÷ 9 = - 1

y ÷ 9 × 9 = - 1 × 9

y = - 9

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