Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve. Five more than a number c is −9.

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Caleth · Answer 1 · 2021-10-19T22:00:27+0000

Explanation:

So we are given that the number we are looking for is
. The problem says, "five more than a number". So,
c+5 . 'Is' typically means equals.

c+5=-9

Then we can solve for
.

$c+5=-9\\c=-14$

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