Use Linear Equations to Solve Problems
Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number or numbers described in the following
exercise.
-When 5 times a number is subtracted from 7 times the number, the result is 22. What is the number?
A)11
B)2
C)-11
D)0.5

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let's call the unknown number "x". According to the problem, we have the equation 7x - 5x = 22. Simplifying this equation, we get 2x = 22, which means x = 11. Therefore, the answer is A) 11.