Question

11 less than 7 times a number is 5 more than 6 times the number. find the number.

Answer 1

Let's translate the words into expressions:

11 less than 7 times a number is
`7x-11`

5 more than 6 times the number is
`6x+5`

So we have the equation

`7x-11 = 6x+5`

Subtract 6x from both sides:

`x - 11 = 5`

Add 11 to both sides:

`x=16`

Answer 2

Equation

7x-11 = 6x+5

Subtract 6x from both sides

x - 11 = 5

Add 11 to both sides

x=16