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16 diminished by 8 times a number is the same as 5 diminished by 9 times the number. find the number.

16 diminished by 8 times a number is the same as 5 diminished by 9 times the number. find the number.
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16 diminished by 8 times a number is the same as 5 diminished by 9 times the number. find the number.

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16-8x=5-9x
Bring +9x to left side
16+X=5
Subtract 16
5-16=-11
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