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A number x divided by -9 is -16
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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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