lilantonio233
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  • 30-08-2021
  • Mathematics
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One-third of the difference of a number and nine is negative fifteen. What is the number?​

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xsychic
xsychic xsychic
  • 30-08-2021

hi <3

lets call the unknown number 'x' for now and form an equation from what we know

1/3(x-9) = 15

now multiply both sides by 3

x - 9 = 45

add 9 to both sides

x = 54

hope this helps :)

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morganrowell123
morganrowell123 morganrowell123
  • 30-08-2021

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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