Let the number = x
11x is 11 times the number. You are to take 6 less than this. Be careful how you read six less. It means the 6 is subtracted from the 11x
11x - 6 This is what you finally get.
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
EF = 4x - 15
FG = 3x - 7
EG = EF + FG = 20
so,
4x - 15 + 3x - 7 = 20
7x - 22 = 20
7x = 42
x = 6
EF = 4×6 - 15 = 9
FG = 3×6 - 7 = 11
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