Question

Solve the equation based on the description “one-third of a number, decreased by 6, equals 11."

Answer 1

Answer:c

51

Step-by-step explanation:cause i got it right

Answer 2

number = 51

let the number be n then one third is
`(n)/(3)` and decreased by 6 gives

`(n)/(3)` - 6 = 11 ( multiply all terms by 3 )

n - 18 = 33 ( add 18 to both sides )

n = 33 + 18 = 51