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19 December, 23:14

Write an equation that represents the problem, then solve the problem.

The product of - 8 and a number is the same as the sum of the number and 27. Find the number.

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  1. 20 December, 02:42
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    X=number that we want to find.

    Equation:

    -8x=x+27

    -8x-x=27

    -9x=27

    x=27/-9=-3

    x=-3

    Check:

    The product of - 8 and - 3 is:

    -8 * (-3) = 24

    The sum of the - 3 and 27 is:

    -3+27=24
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