Question

11 more than five of a certain number is twenty more than 2 times of that number. what is the number?​

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Let x represent the number, and set up an equation:

5x + 11 = 2x + 20

Solve for x:

5x + 11 = 2x + 20

3x + 11 = 20

3x = 9

x = 3

So, the number is 3.

Answer 2

Let the number be x

Given:

11 + 5x = 20 + 2x

5x - 2x = 20 - 11

3x = 9

x = 3

The number is 3.

Explanation: