SOLUTION: The difference between six times a numbeer and 9 is equal to five times the sum of the number and 2. Find the number.

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Question 134057This question is from textbook Algebra 1 Lial Hornsby McGinnis
: The difference between six times a numbeer and 9 is equal to five times the sum of the number and 2. Find the number. This question is from textbook Algebra 1 Lial Hornsby McGinnis

Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be the number.
You are given 6x+-+9+=+5x+%2B+2
+6x+-+5x+=+2+%2B+9+
x = 11 }}
Check your answer. Is 66 -9 = 55 + 2?? yes it is. check!