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5 added to 6 times a number gives 47

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the number is 7, your welcome
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Answer:

number is 7

Explanation:

let n be the number then 6 times the number is 6n and 5 added to it is

6n + 5 = 47 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

6n = 42 ( divide both sides by 6 )

n = 7

the required number is 7

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