Question

Five equals a number divided by negative five plus nine

Answer 1

5=x/-5+9 || combine like terms (-5+9) || 5=x/4 || multiply by 4 on both sides to get x by itself || (5x4)=x || 20=x

Answer 2

x = 20

Explanation:

Given that

5 = x / (-5+9)

5 = x/4

x = 20