SOLUTION: When a number is multiplied by 6 and this product is descreased by 5 and the result is 31

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Question 982643: When a number is multiplied by 6 and this product is descreased by 5 and the result is 31
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number may be x.
6x-5=31

%286x-5%2B5%29%2F6=%2831%2B5%29%2F6

x=6