Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve the equation.
$5$ more than a number $x$ is $- 4$

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Solution

Given : $5$ more than a number $x$ is $- 4$
$\Rightarrow 5 + x = - 4$
$\Rightarrow 5 + x - 5 = - 4 - 5$ [ Subtract $5$ from both sides ]
$∴ x = - 9$
Hence, the required equation is $5 + x = - 4$ and required solution is $x = - 9$

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