Question

A number is multiplied by 4, and then 6 is added to the product. The result is 18. What is the number?

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

4x3=12

12+6

=18

Answer 2

x = 3

Explanation:

Write equation.

4x + 6 = 18

Subtract 6 from both sides.

4x = 12

Divide 4 to get x alone.

x = 3