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Times a​ number, minus 6​, is equal to three times the​ number, plus 5. Find the number.

Times a​ number, minus 6​, is equal to three times the​ number, plus 5. Find the number.
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Times a​ number, minus 6​, is equal to three times the​ number, plus 5. Find the number.

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the number is -5.5

x-6=3x+5

x-6=3x+5
-x -x

-6=2x+5
-5 -5

-11=2x
————-
2x

x=-5.5
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