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The sum of 5 times a number and 4 is equal to -11 what is the number​

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Write it as an equation:

5(x + 4) = -11

5x + 9 = -11

Subtract 9 from both sides:

5x = -20

Divide both sides by 5:

x = -4

It is -4

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