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If y = x + 5 and y = 11 then x =

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

If you put 11 into y, it is 11=x+5. In order to find this, you have to subtract 11 by 5 which is 6. So x=6

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Hi there! :)

Answer:


\huge\boxed{x = 6}

y = x + 5 and y = 11

Substitute in 11 for y:

(11) = x + 5

Subtract 5 from both sides:

11 - 5 = x

x = 6.

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