Question

A number multiplied by 5 and increased by 4 is equal to the same number multiplied by 8 and decreased by 11.What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

Given :

A Number multiplied by 5 and increased by 4 is equal to the same number multiplied by 8 and decreased by 11

To Find :

The number

Let the number be x

x × 5 + 4 = x × 8 - 11

5x + 4 = 8x - 11

4 + 11 = 8x - 5x

15 = 3x

$\frac{15}{3} = x$

$5 = x$

The number is 5