Write an equation and solve

Nine less than five times a number equals 71. Find the number

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

distribute- 8-0.5x=-4.5x+12+4

combine like terms- 8-0.5x=-4.5x+16

combine more by subtracting 8 from both sides- -0.5x=-4.5x+8

and more by adding 4.5 to each side 4x=8

and finally divide 4 from both sides to get x=2

hope this helps! have a great day/night :)

*I changed it to decimals just because it was easier for me you can keep them as fractions and get the same result*