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- 9 times the difference between a number and 86 is equal to the number plus – 48.

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Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

The equation should look like this:

-9(x - 86) = x - 48

Distribute the -9.

-9x + 774 = x - 48

Add 48 and 9x to both sides of the equation.

822 = 10x

Divide both sides of the equation by 8.

82.2 = x


(411)/(5) = x -- Fraction Form

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