Question: The difference between a number and 9 is 15. What is the number?
Options:
24
20
15
18
Correct Answer: 24
Solution:
Let the number be x. Then, x - 9 = 15. Adding 9 to both sides gives x = 24.
The difference between a number and 9 is 15. What is the number?
Practice Questions
Q1
The difference between a number and 9 is 15. What is the number?
24
20
15
18
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
The difference between a number and 9 is 15. What is the number?
Algebraic Manipulation – The question tests the ability to set up and solve a simple linear equation.
Understanding of Absolute Values – The problem involves understanding the concept of 'difference' which can sometimes lead to confusion about absolute values.
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