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10. Nine more than three times a number is -6._
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User Niveathika
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Answer:

Explanation:

Let the number = x

3x + 9 = 2x - 6 Looks like you are going to get something negative here.

Subtract 2x from both sides.

3x - 2x + 9 = 2x - 2x - 6

x + 9 = -6

Subtract 9 from both sides.

x + 9 - 9 = - 6 - 9

Combine

x = - 15

User Jakko
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Answer:

3n + 9 = -6

Explanation:

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