SOLUTION: A certain number is 11 less than three times the next number. Find the Number.

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Question 638816: A certain number is 11 less than three times the next number. Find the Number.
Answer by graphmatics(170) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the number then the next number is x+1 and 3*(x+1)-x=11
3x+3-x=11
2x=8
x=4