The product of a number and 9 less than the number is 22. Find the number.

The number is

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15 October, 08:57

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Kipper · Answer 1

N (n-9) = 22

n^2-9n = 22

n^2-9n-22 = 0

find 2 numbers that add to - 9 that multiply to - 22

(n-11) (n+2)

n-11=0, n+2=0

n=11, n=-2

The product of a number and 9 less than the number is 22. Find the number.The number is(Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)