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

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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

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Equation

7x-11 = 6x+5

Subtract 6x from both sides

x - 11 = 5

Add 11 to both sides

x=16


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