9x + 5 so there is nothing at the end to equal so just put that at zero then add 5 to both sides the 5 between the 9x and equal sign will cancel out the you are left with 9x = 5 you then divide both sides by 5 finally you will get your answer
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0.55556
9x + 5 = 0
+ 5 + 5
9x = 5
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9 9 x = 0.55556