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7 May, 03:47

Sixteen diminished by 8 times a number is the same as 5 diminished by 9 times the number. find the number.

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  1. 7 May, 06:13
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    16-8n=5-9n add 9n to both sides

    16+n=5 subtract 16 from both sides

    n=-11

    check ...

    16 - (8*-11) = 5 - (9*-11)

    16 - (-88) = 5 - (-99)

    16+88=5+99

    104=104
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