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Write the equation and solve

Write the equation and solve-example-1
User Bjacobowski
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Answer:

9x - 54 = 18 x = 8

Explanation:

54 less than 9 times x is 18

lets work backwards to solve this one.

We know that the entire eqation is equal to 18. We also know that 9 will be multiplied to x and that 54 will be taken from that.

18 = 9x - 54

+54 + 54

72 = 9x

72/9 = x

8 = x

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