SOLUTION: Please I need help with a number word problem: If you multiply a certain number by 5, then suctract 3, you get 11 more than the original number. what is the original number?

Question 670552: Please I need help with a number word problem:

If you multiply a certain number by 5, then suctract 3, you get 11 more than the original number. what is the original number?
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let the original number be given by x.
You are told
Now solve for x

Verify. Is (5*3.5) - 3 = 3.5+11 ???
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