SOLUTION: 17 less than eight times a number is equal to eleven more than six times a number

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Question 501604: 17 less than eight times a number is equal to eleven more than six times a number
Answer by geetha_rama(94) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the number be X
17 less than 8 times a numer = 8X - 17
eleven more than 6 times the number = 6X+11
8X-17 = 6X+11
2X = 28
X = 14
the number is 14
Check:
8X - 17 = 8*14 - 17 = 95
6X + 11 = 6*14 - 11 = 95