SOLUTION: seven times the difference of twice a number and 11 yields the number increased by 53. Find the number

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Question 811412: seven times the difference of twice a number and 11 yields the number increased by 53. Find the number
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7%2A%282X+-+11%29+=+X+%2B+53
Multiply the 7 through.
14X+-+77+=+X+%2B+53
Subtract X from both sides.
13X+-+77+%2B+53
Add 77 to both sides.
13X+=+130
Divide both sides by 13.
highlight%28X+=+10%29