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Form a linear equation from the given statement:'when 5 is added to twice a number,it gives 11.'.​

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Yeah you’re right it’s 3
User Casey Watson
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Answer:

The number is:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

5 + 2a = 11

2a = 11 - 5

2a = 6

a = 6/2

a = 3

Check:

5 + 2*3 = 11

5 + 6 = 11

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