The difference of 20 and three times a number is 11. Find the number x = 9 x = -9 x = 3 x = -3

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The difference of 20 and three times a number is 11. Find the number

1. x = 9

2. x = -9

3. x= 3

4. x = -3

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20 - 3x = 11 Subtract 20:

- 3x = -9 Divide by -3:

x = 3

geno3141 Oct 13, 2014

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2014-10-13T09:13:06

20 - 3x = 11 Subtract 20:

- 3x = -9 Divide by -3:

x = 3