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Formulas and Literal Equations

Formulas and Literal Equations-example-1

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Answer:


x = 23

Explanation:

Given,
(x - 5)/(2) = 9, solve for x.

Multiply both sides by 2


(x - 5)/(2) * 2 = 9 * 2


x - 5 = 18

Add x to both sides


x - 5 + 5 = 18 + 5


x = 23

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