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19 July, 11:12

John's age increased by 11 is 5 less than 5 times his age. How old is he? If x represents John's age, which of the following equations could be used to solve this problem?

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  1. 19 July, 11:54
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    Not entirely sure about the equation, but hes 4. 4 plus 11 is 15, fifteen plus 5 is 20. (fifteen is five less than 20) and 20 is 5 times his age, which is 4
  2. 19 July, 14:58
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    X + 11 = 5x - 5

    x-x+11=5x-x-5

    11 = 4x - 5

    11+5 = 4x - 5+5

    16 = 4x

    16/4 = 4x/4

    x = 4
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