Question

The sum of 6 and a number is 5 less than fourty

Answer 1

Answer: The number is 29 and the Sum is 35

Explanation:

How you set up the equation 6+x = 40-5

Subtract 5 from 40 and you get 6+x = 35

Now subtract 6 from 35 to find your missing variable x = 35-6

x = 29

Answer 2

Answer: 29

Explanation:

40 - 5 = 35

35 - 6 = 29

So, 29 + 6 = 5 less than 40