Answer:
The equation for the statement is  ( x + 9 ) × 3 = 12 , and the value of     x is - 5  .
Step-by-step explanation:
Given as :
Let The number picked by Amy = x
Amy told to Stephanie
she add 9 Â to the number and multiply the sum by 3 it would be 12
So, According to statement
( x + 9 ) × 3 = 12
Or, 3 x + ( 9×3 ) = 12
Or, 3 x + 27 = 12
or, 3 x = 12 - 27
or, 3 x = - 15
∴  x = - [tex]\frac{15}{3}[/tex]
I.e x = - 5
Hence The equation for the statement is  ( x + 9 ) × 3 = 12 , and the value of x is - 5  .  Answer