Ivan was the 31st person in line. His position in line was just behind 5/9 of the total number of people in line. How many people were in line? HELP PLEASE WILL MARK BRAINLIEST

31=1-(5/9)x

30=-(5/9)x

x=54

The answer is 54 people.

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answear:

a

step-by-step explanation: a

it's equivalent, so we can say that its equal.

let's call the denominator x and the numerador is 18 less then denominator, x - 18.

multiply

2.x = 5.(x - 18)

2x = 5x - 90

90 = 5x - 2x

90 = 3x

x = 90/3

x = 30

so: