If a number is divided by -9, the result is 5. Find the number.

Let x = your number

x / -9 = 5. To find x, multiply each side by -9.

x = -45.

Your number is -45

step-by-step explanation:

first, eliminate the parenthesis:

3

x

+

2

−

4

x

second, group like terms:

3

x

−

4

x

+

2

third, combine like terms:

(

3

−

4

)

x

+

2

→

−

1

x

+

2

→

−

x

+

2