The sum of six less than a number and five more than the same number is 9. Find the number.
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Let the number be x
Then, according to question
(x - 6) + (x + 5) = 9
x - 6 + x + 5 = 9
2x - 1 = 9
2x = 9 + 1
2x = 10
x = 10/2
x = 5
Thus, number is 5