SOLUTION: Please I need help with a number word problem: If you multiply a certain number by 5, then suctract 3, you get 11 more than the original number. what is the original number?

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Question 670552: Please I need help with a number word problem:

If you multiply a certain number by 5, then suctract 3, you get 11 more than the original number. what is the original number?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the original number be given by x.
You are told 5x+-+3+=+x+%2B+11
Now solve for x
5x+-+3+=+x+%2B+11
4x+=+14
x+=+14%2F4
x+=+3.5
Verify. Is (5*3.5) - 3 = 3.5+11 ???