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Fives times a number decreased by 6 is 29

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Answer:

The number is 11.8

Explanation:

Let the number be X

5 * (X - 6) = 29

5X-30 =29

5X= 29+30= 59

X= 59/5 = 11 (4/5)= 11.8

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Answer:

The number is 59/5 or 11.8 (decimal)

Explanation:

This sentence can be written as 5(x-6)=29

x-6 = 29/5

x = 29/5 + 6

x = 59/5 or x = 11.8

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