SOLUTION: The sum of an integer and nine more than five times itself is 75. Find the integer.

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Question 1154105: The sum of an integer and nine more than five times itself is 75. Find the integer.
Answer by Shin123(626) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x represent the unknown number. So x%2B%285x%2B9%29=75 6x%2B9=75 6x=66 highlight%28highlight_green%28highlight%28x=11%29%29%29 Check: 11%2B%285%2811%29%2B9%29=11%2B64=75