Question

Eleven less than 5 times a number is 24.

Answer 1

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the answer will be 7

Explanation:

24 + 11 = 35

7*5=35

Answer 2

The number is 7

Explanation:

Model the problem with an equation

let the number be x

5x - 11 = 24

Isolate x to solve:

5x = 24 + 11

5x = 35

5x/5 = 35/5

x = 7