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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Seven subtracted from 3 times a number is equal to 9 more than 5 times the number. what is the number?

OpenStudy (tapha):

-38

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (tapha):

medal

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

let `n` be a number: Seven subtracted from 3 times a number=3n-7 9 more than 5 times the number=5n+9 so it is 3n-7=5n+9 now solve: -2n=16 n=-8 your number is -8

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

you are incorrect @tapha

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