Question

11 less than 5 times a number is -26. find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

To find : missing number .

Given : $11$ less than $5$ times a number is $-26$ .

Solution :

• As per the given data we know that $11$ less than $5$ times a number is $-26$ .  
• Let , missing number be $x$ .
• Therefore , according to given data we write condition as ,
• $5x - 11= -26$
• Further solving by leaving variable at LHS and taking constants at RHS .

      $5x - 11= -26$

      $5x = -26 + 11 \\5x = - 15 \\x = - 3$

Hence , missing number is $-3$ .