Question 670552
let the original number be given by x.
You are told {{{5x - 3 = x + 11}}}
Now solve for x
{{{5x - 3 = x + 11}}}
{{{4x = 14}}}
{{{x = 14/4}}}
{{{x = 3.5}}}
Verify. Is (5*3.5) - 3 = 3.5+11 ???