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Thirteen less than nine times a number is equal to 11 more than seven times the number.

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Answer:

n=12

Explanation:

13 less than 9 times a number: 13 less than 9n, 9n-13

11 more than 7 times a number: 11 more than 7n, 7n+11

9n-13=7n+11

2n=24

n=12

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