SOLUTION: when a number is subtracted from 11, the result is 6 more than the number. find the nuber.

Question 224104: when a number is subtracted from 11, the result is 6 more than the number. find the nuber.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the number
11-x= x+6

Add +x to each side:
11-x +x = x+x +6
11 =2x +6

Subtrac 6 from each side:
11-6=2x +6-6
5=2x

Divide both sides by 2:

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