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

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-22T18:23:33

$x=-35$

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

$x/5=-7$

$x=-35$

Answer 2 · 2016-11-22T18:24:14

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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