Question 167042
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Let {{{x}}}=the number
1st condition: eleven less the quotient of number & 3: {{{11-(x/3)}}}
2nd condition: equals to 18: {{{11-(x/3)=18}}}
continuing,
{{{11-18=x/3}}}, combine similar terms
{{{-7=x/3}}}, perform operations, then cross multiply
{{{x=3*-7}}}
{{{highlight(x=-21)}}}
Check via 2nd condition:
{{{11-(-21/3)=18}}}
{{{11-(-7)=18}}}
{{{11+7=18}}}, good!
Thank you,
Jojo</pre>