SOLUTION: I am thinking of a number. I multiply by 15 and subtract 126. I get the same answer if I multiply by 5 and subtract 6. What is my number?

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Question 974648: I am thinking of a number.
I multiply by 15 and subtract 126.
I get the same answer if I multiply by 5 and subtract 6.
What is my number?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Maybe, follow your procedure as described and solve for n?

n=12