SOLUTION: please help. One-third of a number increased by 11 is 7 less than the number.

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Question 591674: please help. One-third of a number increased by 11 is 7 less than the number.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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One-third of a number increased by 11 is 7 less than the number.
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Let x = the number
then
(1/3)x + 11 = x - 7
x/3 + 11 = x - 7
x + 33 = 3x - 21
33 = 2x - 21
54 = 2x
27 = x
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The number is 27