Answer:
48
Explanation:
let the number be n then 6 times the number is 6n and with 5 added to 6n , 6n + 5 now
equate to 53 , that is
6n + 5 = 53 ( subtract 5 from both sides )
6n + 5 - 5 = 53 - 5 ( simplify both sides )
6n = 48
that is 6 times the number = 48