Question

11/(x+9)=5
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Answer 1

Answer:

x=-6.8

$\\ step \: by \: step \: explanation \\ \frac{11}{(x + 9)} = 5 \\ 11 = 5(x + 9) \\ 11 = 5x + 45 \\ 5x = 11 - 45 \\ 5x = - 34 \\ x = \frac{ - 34}{5} = - 6.8$