When 23 is subtracted from 6 times a certain number, the result is 109. What is the number?
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Let certain number = x
6x -23 = 109
6x = 132
x = 132/6 = 22
6x -23 = 109
6x = 132
x = 132/6 = 22
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Let y=the number,
6y - 23 = 109
6y = 109 + 23
6y = 132
y = 22
6y - 23 = 109
6y = 109 + 23
6y = 132
y = 22
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22