If a Number Is Nine Less Than Twice Its Opposite

question 101

Multiple Choice

If a number is nine less than twice its opposite, what are the possible numbers? ​

• A) The number is - 5.
• B) Any number less than 3.
• C) Any number less than - 3.
• D) The number is - 3.
• E) The number is 4.

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