Question

Match the equation with its corresponding solution for x . 9-x/5=3

A: x=-6
B:x=10
C:x=1
D:x=3
E:x=2
F:x=7

Answer 1

Solve for x.


`(9-x)/(5) = 3`
9-x = 15
-x = 6
x = -6

First you multiply 5 on both sides, then -9 and then divide by -1 to eliminate the - sign.

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