Twice the difference of a number and 9 is 3. Use the variable b for the unknown number.
Answer:
b = 10.5
Step-by-step explanation:
2(b-9) = 3
then:
2*b + 2*-9 = 3
2b - 18 = 3
2b = 3 + 18
2b = 21
b = 21/2
b = 10.5
check:
2(10.5 - 9) = 3
2*1.5 = 3