SOLUTION: HELP! so confused. If you multiply a certain number by 5, then subtract 3, you get 11 more than the original number. what is the original number?

SOLUTION: HELP! so confused. If you multiply a certain number by 5, then subtract 3, you get 11 more than the original number. what is the original number?

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Question 670766: HELP! so confused.
If you multiply a certain number by 5, then subtract 3, you get 11 more than the original number. what is the original number?
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5X-3=11+X
5X-X=11+3
4X=14
X=14/4
X=3.5 ANS.
PROOF:
5*3.5-3=11+3.5
17.5-3=14.5
14.5=14.5
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