The sum of twice a number and five is 11 . find the number?

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Solution

Let the number be represented by x

Now, solve x

$\begin{gathered} 2x=11-5 \\ 2x=6 \\ divide\text{ both sides by 2} \\ (2x)/(2)=(6)/(2) \\ \\ x=3 \end{gathered}$

The final answer

The number is 3

Askbar answered Nov 2, 2023

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