Question

The sum of a number and 9 is 17. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let no. be X

X + 9 = 17

X = 8

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Answer 2

The value of the required number is equal to 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the required number.

To find, the value of the required number = ?

According to question,

The sum of a number and 9 = 17

∴ x + 9 = 17

⇒ x = 17 - 9

⇒ x = 8

∴ The value of the required number = 8

Thus, the value of the required number is equal to 8.