SOLUTION: Five times the difference of twice a number and nine is negative fifteen. Find the number.
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Question 439658: Five times the difference of twice a number and nine is negative fifteen. Find the number.
i am having a hard time doing word problems.
can you explain how to do this problem?
thank you
Answer by shantalboodram(15) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(2X - 9)= -15
10X - 45 = -15
10X = 30
X = 3
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