aparrott007 aparrott007
  • 03-11-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

14 less than a number is 2 more than 9 times a number

Respuesta :

devishri1977
devishri1977 devishri1977
  • 06-11-2021

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be  'x'

x - 14 = 2 + 9x

Subtract x from both sides

- 14 = 2 + 9x - x

-14 = 2 + 8x

Subtract 2 from both sides

-14-2 = 8x

 -16 = 8x

Divide both sides by 8

-16/8 = x

x = -2

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Solve for M: –7(3 – 4m) = 8m + 19
The sphere weighs 4 pounds. sorry no picture but you can ask me for it in the comments What is the weight of the cylinder? What is the weight of the cube?
2(x + 3) = 10, what is the value of x?
Please help ASAP this is due tomorrow
what description best defines heath
Which element of a market economy is also used in a mixed economy? A. Parents decide which careers their children will pursue. B. Citizens are free to start and
Why do maps distort the way Earth’s surface really looks
What are the general geographic characteristics of southwest region United States
what to nations and businesses use to see how much producing some good will cost them in terms of not producing other goods
Which of the following statements is true? a. If revenues are less than expenses, the company has a net loss and retained earnings decreases. b. If revenues are