Six more than five times a number is the same as nine less than twice the number. Find the number.

x = - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

"five times a number" : 5x

"Six more than five times a number" : 5x + 6

"twice the number" = 2x

"Six more than five times a number = 2x - 9

"Six more than five times a number" = "Six more than five times a number

5x + 6 = 2x - 9

5x - 2x = - 9 - 6

3x = - 15

x = - 15 / 3

x = - 5

6+5x = 2x-9

3x = - 3

x = - 1 = the number