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  • 02-12-2020
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lens asks heila to choose any number. he then multiplies it by 2, adds 3 to that number and then subtracts it by 6. he ends up with 11. What was heila's original number

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rococo908
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  • 02-12-2020

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

Create an equation where x represents the original number:

(2x + 3) - 6 = 11

Solve for x:

(2x + 3) - 6 = 11

(2x + 3) = 17

2x = 14

x = 7

So, the original number was 7.

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Smileykylee2007
Smileykylee2007 Smileykylee2007
  • 02-12-2020
the original number is 7
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