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).