I am thinking of a number. I multiply it by 6 and add 87. I get the same answer if I multiply by 11 and subtract 8. What is my number?

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I am thinking of a number.

I multiply it by 6 and add 87.
I get the same answer if I multiply
by 11 and subtract 8.
What is my number?

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Answer:

Explanation:

set it up as an equation

6x+87=11x-8

-6x = -6x

87 = 5x-8

+8 = +8

95 = 5x

95/5x

x=19

Bobighorus answered Dec 2, 2023

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