Question

Nine less than five time a number is equal to -30

Answer 1

let it be x
then.
5x-9=-30
5x=-30+9
5x=-21
x=-21/5
so 21/5 is the answer

Answer 2

Solution :

Let the number = x

According to the problem given ,

9 less than 5 times of the number = -30

=> 5x - 9 = -30

Add 9 both sides of the equation , we

get,

=> 5x - 9 + 9 = -30 + 9

=> 5x = - 21

=> x = -21/5

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