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What is the answer to 9-x over 5

What is the answer to 9-x over 5-example-1
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Answer:

x = - 6

Explanation:

Given


(9-x)/(5) = 3

Multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction

9 - x = 15 ( subtract 9 from both sides )

- x = 6 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )

x = - 6

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