Question

Let x represent an unknown number. Write an equation that represents the given statement. Then find the value of the unknown number.
Eleven less than seven times a number is -4. Find the number.
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An equation that represents the given statement is
D=D
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Answer 1

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If something is 11 less, we are subtracting 11.

-11

We have 11 less than seven times a number x.

7x-11

The word is means equals.

7x-11=-4

Now we need to isolate the x. We add 11 to both sides.

7x=7

We divide both sides by 7.

x=1.

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