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When i multiply it by 6 and subtract 29, the answer is 37.
what is my number?

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QUESTION:

when i multiply it by 6 and subtract 29, the answer is 37.

what is my number?

SOLUTION:

▶️Let the required number be x.

According to the question the equation will form like:

▶️6x - 29 = 37

▶️6x = 37+29 (transposing x to RHS)

▶️6x = 66

▶️x = 66/6 (transposing 6 to RHS)

▶️x = 11

VARIFICATION:

According to the question :

▶(️11×6) - 29

▶️ 66 - 29

▶️37

Hence varified..

ANSWER:

11

User Schabluk
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Let the required number be "x"

According to the statement:

x(6) - 29 = 37

6x - 29 = 37

6x = 37 + 29

6x = 66

x = 66/6

x = 11

Therefore, the required number is 11.

User Timothyashaw
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