Translating a sentence into a multi-step equation PLEASE HELP ASAP

Question

Nine times the sum of a number and 3

 equals 2

.

Answer 1

Let "n" be a number. Then the sum of a number and 3 is "n + 3" and nine times that is "9(n + 3)" so

9(n + 3) = 2

To solve, divide both sides by 9 to get:

n + 3 = 2/9

n + 3 = 2/9

Now subtract 3 from both sides to get:

n = 2/9 - 3

n = 2/9 - 9/3

n = -25/9