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Five equals a number divided by negative five plus nine

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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
User AmeyCU
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Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

Given that

5 = x / (-5+9)

5 = x/4

x = 20

User Philip McQuitty
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