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Nine fewer than half a number is five more than four times the number. Define the variable, write an equation, and solve to find the number.
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Nine fewer than half a number is five more than four times the number.

Define the variable, write an equation, and solve to find the number.

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n= the number n/2-9=4n+5 Subtract 5 from each side n/2-14=4n Multiply everything by 2 n-28=8n Subtract n from both sides -28=7n Divide both sides by 7 so n=-4
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