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How do you solve #\frac { x } { 5} - 2= - 9#?

Answer 1

Ethan Adkins

To solve the equation (\frac{x}{5} - 2 = -9), you first add 2 to both sides of the equation to isolate the fraction:

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

(\frac{x}{5} = -7)

Then, you multiply both sides by 5 to solve for (x):

(5 \times \frac{x}{5} = -7 \times 5)

(x = -35)

So, the solution is (x = -35).

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Answer 2

Isaiah Anthony

Answer is #x=-35#.

First, separate the numerical parts and the unknown variable parts.

#x/5-2=-9# [Given]

#:.x/5=-9+2#

#:.x/5=-7#

#:.x=-7xx5#

#:.x=-35#. (answer).

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Answer 3

Eva Adamson

#x=-35#

For these types of problems, all you have to do is complete the operations in reverse. So... #x/5 -2=-9#

#x/5=-7#

#x=-35#

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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