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A number x divided by -9 is -16

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Convert this from word form to an equation. A number x. This means put in x. Divided by -9. This means put in /-9. Is 16. This adds = 16. So, the equation is:
X/-9 = -16
Now solve.
Multiply both sides by -9. This gives you:
X = 144
So, x = 144
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