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N divided by 5 plus negative 6 equals 9. whats n?

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n/5 -6 = 9 simplifies to n/5 = 15 then you can cross multiply and that comes out to 75 so n = 75
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So,


(n)/(5) + -6 = 9

(n)/(5) - 6 = 9

Add 6 to both sides

(n)/(5) = 15

Multiply both sides by 5

n = 75

Check

(75)/(5) - 6 = 9

15 - 6 = 9

9 = 9\ This\ checks.

S = {75}
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