Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

The sum of a number times
4 and 8 is equal to 6
Use the variable x for the unknown number.
Any help will we great! Thank you!!!!

Answer 1

It might be either 4x+8x=6 or it could be 8x+4x=6

Answer 2

the number is 'x'
sum of a number times 4 and 8 (4x+8)
is equal to (=)
6 (6)


4x+8=6
minus 8 both sides
4x=-2
divide 4
x=-1/2