Question

The sum of 6 and 5 times a number is 43. Which equation below can be used to find the unknown number

Answer 1

The answer is x = 7.4 because when you multiply 5 x 7.4 = 37 then 37 + 6 = 43

Answer 2

5x+6=43

Explanation:

I believe that is it because 5 times a number would have to be 5x, and "sum" implies adding. Hope this helps.