Question

Translate the sentence into an equation. The sum of 9 times a number and 7 is 5.

Answer 1

X = -2/9
I believe this is the equation

Answer 2

Answer:

x=-2/9

Step-by-step explanation:

$9x + 7 = 5 \\ 9 x = 5 - 7 \\ 9x = - 2 \\ \frac{9x}{ 9} = \frac{ - 2}{ 9} \\ x = \frac{ - 2}{9}$