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Question
Solve ax−9=20
.(1 point)
Responses
x=a29
x equals Start Fraction a over 29 End Fraction
x=11a
x equals Start Fraction 11 over a End Fraction
x=29a
x equals Start Fraction 29 over a End Fraction
x=−29a
1 answer
To solve the equation \( ax - 9 = 20 \), follow these steps:
Add 9 to both sides of the equation:
\[ ax = 20 + 9 \]
\[ ax = 29 \]
Now, divide both sides by \( a \) (assuming \( a \neq 0 \)):
\[ x = \frac{29}{a} \]
So the correct answer is:
x equals Start Fraction 29 over a End Fraction.
