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The sum of a number and nine is 17. find the number

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17-9 = 8
8 is your answer.
User CppNoob
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Answer:

The number is 8

Explanation:

Let n = number

n+9 = 17

Subtract 9 from each side

n+9-9 = 17-9

n = 8

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