Question 394676
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Hi
Let x represent the number
Write as we Read***
 (2x + 9)*5 = 6x + 13
solving for x
  10x + 45 = 6x + 13
       4x = -32
        x  = -8

CHECKING our Answer***
 (-16+9)*5 = -35 = -48 + 13 = -35