If 3 is subtracted from a number, the result is 6 more than twice the number. The number is ---
A
-3
B
-9
C
3
D
9/7
Correct Answer: -9
Let the number be X. Then, X - 3 = 2X + 6 or, 2X - X = - 3 - 6 or, X = - 9