Question

The sum of 9 and the product of a number and 5 is 24.

Answer 1

Answer:

The number would be 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

This problem can be written as

5x + 9 = 24

So to solve it, you have to isolate x:

5x + 9 = 24

5x + 9 - 9 = 24 - 9

5x = 15

5x÷5 = 15÷5

x = 3

Check:

5(3) + 9

= 15 + 9

= 24