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Seven more than the product of a number and 5 equals 9. use variable x for the unknown number

User Xavi
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Hello there!

Simply place it into an equation:
(
x x 5) + 7 = 9
Then you solve:
9 - 7 = 2.
2/4 = 0.4.
x = 0.4
Check it:
0.4 x 5 = 2, 2 + 7 = 9.

In short,
x = 0.4.

Hope This Helps You!
Good Luck :)
User James Perih
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