Question

Sam has 6 boxes of pencils. Each pack has x pencils in it. After Julie gives Sam 4 more pencils, he has a total of 40 pencils.

40 - (x + 4) = 6

6(x + 4 ) = 40

6x + 4 = 40

6 + 4x = 40

Answer 1

6x + 4 = 40

explanation

Explanation:

6 boxes

x = number of pencils per box

therefore Sam had 6x and received 4 more

Answer 2

6x + 4 = 40

Explanation:

6 boxes

x = number of pencils per box

therefore Sam had 6x and received 4 more