Question

By subtracting 5 from nine times a number we get 40. find the number?? ​

Answer 1

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Let the number be x

$9x - 5 = 40 \\ 9x = 40 + 5 \\ 9x = 45 \\ x = \frac{45}{9}$

The number is

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

9x - 5 = 40

9x = 45

x = 45/9

x = 5