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16 March, 17:42

I am thinking of a number.

I multiply it by 11 and subtract 78.

I get the same answer if I multiply

by 6 and subtract 8.

What is my number?

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  1. 16 March, 17:56
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    Answer: The number is 14

    Step-by-step explanation:

    11x - 78 = 6x - 8

    11x - 6x = - 8 + 78

    5x = 70

    x = 14
  2. 16 March, 17:59
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    -278

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3 x 11 = 33

    33 - 78 = - 45

    -45 x 6 = - 270

    -270 - 8 = - 278

    I think I might of did it wrong ... : C
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