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02-02-2022
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times a number, minus 6, is equal to three times the number, plus 5. Find the number.

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02-02-2022

the number is -5.5

x-6=3x+5

x-6=3x+5
-x -x

-6=2x+5
-5 -5

-11=2x
————-
2x

x=-5.5

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