if you divide this number by 2 you will get 3 multiplied by 6. Subtract 3 groups of 3 and you will get 3 multiplied by 9.

Question

I am so confused trying to help my 8 year old figure this out i have come up with 9 then 36 then 0

Answer 1

Some number divided by 2 must equal 18
Obviously that number must have been 36

check: what is 36 ÷ 2 ?

3 groups of 3 would be 9 , so 9 subtracted from 36 leaves 27.
Is what is left 3 times 9 ?

Answer 2

so whats the answer please.

Answer 3

I stated it,
the number is 36

Did you not read my answer?