Question

the number. Find the nume.
Eight times a number plus 3 times
the number is the same as 9 more
than 12 times the number. Find the
number.​

Answer 1

Answer: 8x+3x=12x+9

The number is -9.

Step-by-step explanation: Combine like terms.

11x=12x+9

Subtract 12x from the other side. 11x-12x= -1x

-1x+9

Divide by -1 to isolate x.

-1/-1 cancels out.

9/-1= -9

x=-9

Plug in -9 to check your answer if you want to double check.