Question

The sum of 9 times a number and 5 equals 2

Answer 1

-1/3

Explanation:

9*1/3=3

but you need 5 -3

so instead

9*-1/3=-3

5-3=2

Answer 2

9X + 5 = 2

9X = 2 - 5

9X = -3

X = -3/9

X = -1/3