Question

Five times the difference of twice a number and nine is negative five. Find the number.

Answer 1

X=4 ANS.

PROOF:

5(2*4-11)=-15

5(8-11)=-15

5*-3=-15

-15=-15

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out the expression

5(2x - 9) = -5

Step 2: Solve for x

10x - 45 = -5

10x = 40

x = 4