Question

Nene times a number subtracted from six is negative nine. Find the number

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let's call x the unknown number.

Then, three times a number can be written as 3x

So, 3x subtracted from six can be written as: 6 - 3x

Finally, if 3 times a number subtracted from six is equal to negative nine, the equation is:

6 - 3x = -9

or

-3x +

Therefore, solving for x, we