equation for "five elevenths times a number is 55"

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Answer 1

the underlying equation here is

(5/11)x = 55 because 5/11 times a number "x" is equal to 55

Answer 2

Let x = the unknown number:

• five elevenths times a number          (5/11)x
• is 55                                               = 55

 

(5/11)x = 55