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11 more than 5 of a certain number is 20 more than 2 times of that number , what is the number ?

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ALin03
ALin03 ALin03
  • 02-07-2018
Let's say "the number" is the variable x
Then, let's make equations that demonstrate the problem.
11 more than 5 of a certain number is 20 more than 2 times of that number

11 + 5x = 20 + 2x ← solve this for x
5x = 9 +2x
3x = 9
x = 3

Therefore, the number is 3

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