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nine times the sum of a number and 2 equals 5

Solution

nine times the sum of a number and 2 equals 5

Solution

The number : - 1 \frac{4}{9}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

9 (x + 2) = 5

Solve for

x, 9 (x + 2) = 5 : x = - \frac{13}{9}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{13}{9} = 1 \frac{4}{9}

The number : - 1 \frac{4}{9}

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