Chapter 3 - Equations and Problem Solving - 3.2 - Equations and Problem Solving - Problem Set 3.2 - Page 106: 26

$x=\dfrac{23}{9}$

Using the properties of equality, the value of the variable that satisfies the given equation, $ -9x+5=-18 ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -9x=-18-5 \\\\ -9x=-23 \\\\ x=\dfrac{-23}{-9} \\\\ x=\dfrac{23}{9} .\end{array}