Write the following statements in the form of equations.
Nine less than $x$ is equal to three-fourth of $x$

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Solution

Three-fourth of $x$ means $\frac{3}{4} x$
Given, nine less than $x$ is equal to three-fourth of $x$
Hence the equation is $x - 9 = \frac{3 x}{4}$

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