Question

translate the following sentence into an equation: four times a number increased by twenty-five is thirteen less than six times the number

Answer 1

4x + 25 = 6x - 13

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be x.

four times a number: 4x

increased by twenty-five: 4x + 25

is: =

thirteen less than six times the number: 6x - 13

Entire equation is:

4x + 25 = 6x - 13