Five Times the Sum of a Number and Nine Is

question 160

Short Answer

Five times the sum of a number and nine is twenty. Find the number.

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Definitions:

Ma Yuan

A prominent Chinese landscape painter during the Song Dynasty, known for his "one corner" composition technique.

Southern Song

A period in Chinese history (1127–1279) characterized by significant cultural and artistic achievements despite political fragmentation.

Central Figure

The main subject or character in a work of art, literature, or performance, often pivotal to the narrative or theme.

Shakyamuni

Another name for Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism, who lived in the 6th to 4th century BCE.