SOLUTION: the difference between a number, x, and nineteen is nine

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Question 913156: the difference between a number, x, and nineteen is nine
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, MathLover1:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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"the difference between a number, x, and nineteen is nine" translates to x-19=9

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-19=9 if you need to solve for x, than
x=9%2B19
x=28