three less than 5 times a number is the number less 11

Question

i have absolutely no idea what to do here, I'm so confused.

Answer 1

Set the unknown number to be "x". Then write out the equation as written:

 

5x - 3 = x - 11

 

Now solve for x. I'll let you do the rest.

Answer 2

"three less than" --> -3

 

"5 times a number: --> 5* x

 

"is" --> =

 

"the number less 11" --> x -11

 

 

 

5x-3 = x -11

 

 

That's the equation translated from the phrase.  Solve for x by isolating it; get it on one side (I suggest move the x on the left of the equal sign, the 3 on the right)

Answer 3

n = the number

 

5n = five times the number

 

5n - 3 = three less than 5 times the number

 

n - 11 = the number less 11

 

Put it all together:

 

5n - 3 = n - 11

 

Can you solve for n and finish?