Eleven less than five times a number is 19
5n - 11 = 19
Well, well, well, if we have a little equation to solve! Let's break it down, shall we? "Eleven less than five times a number is 19." So, let's call the number "x." Now, according to the equation, we have 5x - 11 = 19. Ah, algebra, you little rascal! Let's add 11 to both sides to get rid of that pesky -11. Voila! 5x = 30. All that's left is to divide both sides by 5, and there you have it – the number you're looking for!
To solve this equation, let's break it down step by step:
Step 1: Identify the variable:
Let's assume the number we're trying to find is represented by the variable "x".
Step 2: Translate the word problem into an equation:
"Eleven less than five times a number is 19" can be translated into the equation: 5x - 11 = 19.
Step 3: Solve the equation for the variable:
To solve for x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation.
Add 11 to both sides of the equation: 5x - 11 + 11 = 19 + 11.
Simplifying: 5x = 30.
Divide both sides of the equation by 5: 5x / 5 = 30 / 5.
Simplifying: x = 6.
Therefore, the number we are looking for is 6.
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So write it out.