Words can be represented as equations, and vice versa.
- The equivalent equation is [tex]\mathbf{\frac{x}{-9} = -16}[/tex].
- The solution is x = 144
The number is given as x.
Divide x by -9
[tex]\mathbf{\frac{x}{-9} }[/tex]
The result is said to be -16.
So, we have:
[tex]\mathbf{\frac{x}{-9} = -16}[/tex]
Multiply both sides by -1
[tex]\mathbf{x = -16 \times -9}[/tex]
[tex]\mathbf{x = 144}[/tex]
Hence, the equation is [tex]\mathbf{\frac{x}{-9} = -16}[/tex] and the solution is [tex]\mathbf{x = 144}[/tex]
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