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Translate the first part of the sentence into an algebraic expression.

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-11

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Let the certain number be xx.

  1. Translate the first part of the sentence into an algebraic expression.

    "When a certain number is increased by 5" can be written as x+5x + 5.

  2. Translate the second part of the sentence into an algebraic expression.

    "the number increased by 10" can be written as x+10x + 10.
    "6 times the number increased by 10" can be written as 6(x+10)6(x + 10).

  3. Form the equation.

    The phrase "the result is" means that the first expression is equal to the second expression.

    x+5=6(x+10)x + 5 = 6(x + 10)
  4. Solve the equation for xx.

    First, distribute the 6 on the right side of the equation:

    x+5=6x+60x + 5 = 6x + 60

    Next, subtract xx from both sides of the equation:

    5=6x−x+605 = 6x - x + 60 5=5x+605 = 5x + 60

    Now, subtract 60 from both sides of the equation:

    5−60=5x5 - 60 = 5x −55=5x-55 = 5x

    Finally, divide both sides by 5 to find the value of xx:

    x=−555x = \frac{-55}{5} x=−11x = -11

    The certain number is -11.

    The final answer is −11-11.

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