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68 times a number minus 45 is equal to −98 less than the number.

User Wes Palmer
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Answer:

x =
-(53)/(69)

Explanation:-

- Rearrange the terms

68x - 45 = -x - 98

- Add 45 to both sides

68x = -x - 53

- Subtract x from both sides

69x = -53

x =
-(53)/(69)

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User Chava
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Answer:

Explanation:

68n-45=n-98

67n=-53

n=-53/67

User Wapgui
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