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Step-by-step explanation:</h3>
We know that
, so substitute that into the equation. 
With negative powers, instead of making the result negative, you divide one by it. Mathematically speaking,
. This makes our equation: 
Finally, simplify the exponent. 
99 and 59
X=big number
X-40 = small
X+ x-40 =158
2X -40=158
2X =198
X=99. Big number is 99
99-40 =59
99+59=158
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Answer:
17x +215/ 5
Step-by-step explanation:
17x +215
5
J is correct. the scale is balanced, so x = 1. there are 9 1’s on the right, and 6 1’s on the left. there are 3 more blocks, and they would have to each be 1.