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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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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Lance Delgado · Answer 1

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

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.

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.