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Find the number divided by 5 gives 9 less than twice the number

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when the number divided by 5 gives 9less than the twice the numebr the answer is x=5
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

lets say x is the number

x/5 = 2x-9

multiply both sides by 5

x=10x-45

-9x=-45

9x=45

x=5

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