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5 added to a certain number gives a result of -6 . Find that number​

User Emcee
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Answer:

- 11

Explanation:

let the number be n , then

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

n = - 11

The number is - 11

User Drozdzynski
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Answer: -11

Explanation:

Let x be the number

Set equation

x + 5 = -6

Subtract 5 on both sides

x + 5 = -6 - 5


\boxed{x=-11}

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