SOLUTION: Nine times the difference of 10 and a number equals 135. Let x represent the number. use the given conditions to complete the following: A.) write the equation B.) find the nu

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Question 934359: Nine times the difference of 10 and a number equals 135. Let x represent the number. use the given conditions to complete the following:
A.) write the equation
B.) find the number by solving the equation
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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9(10 - x) = 135
90 - 9x = 135
9x = 90 - 135
x = (90 - 135)/9
x = -5
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