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Convert the following phrase into a mathematical expression. Use x as the variable. Combine like terms when possible.
A number multiplied by -8​, subtracted from the sum of 11 and five times the number

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
Let's break down the phrase step by step:

1. **A number**: This will be represented by the variable \( x \).

2. **Multiplied by -8**: This means \( -8x \).

3. **Subtracted from**: This suggests we will subtract the expression that follows.

4. **The sum of 11 and five times the number**: The sum of 11 and five times the number can be represented as \( 11 + 5x \).

Putting it all together, we need to find the expression that represents "A number multiplied by -8 subtracted from the sum of 11 and five times the number."

The expression can be formulated as:
\[
(11 + 5x) - (-8x)
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
11 + 5x + 8x
\]
Combining like terms results in:
\[
11 + 13x
\]

Thus, the final mathematical expression is:
\[
11 + 13x
\]
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