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If x-y=9 is a true equation, what would be the value of 5+x−y?

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If x-y=9 is a true equation, we can substitute this equation into 5+x−y to find its value.

5 + x - y

= 5 + x - (x - 9) (since x - y = 9)

= 5 + x - x + 9

= 5 + 9

= 14

So, the value of 5 + x - y would be 14 if x-y=9 is a true equation.

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