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sorry its too blurry:) hope it can help u:)
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1. 1/5 = x - 9 / x

2. Cross multiply x = 5 (x - 9)

3. Distribute x = 5x - 45

4. Move the variable and change the sign x - 5x = -45

5. Add like terms -4x = -45

6. Divide x = 45 / 4

So the solution is x = 45 / 4 or 11.25


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