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When eleven is added to the product of a number, x and three, the result

is equal to the number that is nine less than five times the same number, x.
What is the value of x
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Answer:

x=10

the value of x is 10, as can be seen below.

Explanation:

Step 1- write out equation... (then solve)

3x+11=5x-9 (Get both x on the same side)

-3x -3x

11=2x-9

+9 +9

20=2x

/2 /2

20/2=10

10=x

ANSWER:

x=10

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