SOLUTION: I'm thinking of a number. If you multiply it by 5 and then take away 7, you will get 53. what is my number?

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Question 749272: I'm thinking of a number. If you multiply it by 5 and then take away 7, you will get 53. what is my number?
Answer by 932982(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x(x is the number your thinking of) -7=53
5x-7=53
+7 +7
5x=60
divide both sides by 5
x= 12
you are thinking of the number 12