Here, "the number" will be represented by "x."
Sum = solution of addition
Two times the number = 2x
27 less than 6 times the number = 6x - 27
Putting it all together, we have:
2x + 17 = 6x - 27
Now we will simplify this by solving for x.
Subtract 2x to both sides to isolate x on one side:
17 = 4x - 27
Add 27 to both sides:
44 = 4x
Divide both sides by 4:
x = 11