Question

When 6 times a number is increased by 11 the result is 16 less than 9 times the number. Find the number

Answer 1

The number is 9

Explanation:

6n + 11 = 9n -16 Subtract 6n from both sides of the equation

11 = 3x -16 Add 16 to both sides of the equation

27 = 3n Divide both sides of the equation by 3

9 = n