Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

Six more than the product of a number and 5 is 4.
Use the variable x for the unknown number.

Answer 1

5x + 6 = 4

Explanation:

Do it one step at a time.

Six more than the product of a number and 5 is 4.

x

Six more than the product of a number and 5 is 4.

5x

Six more than the product of a number and 5 is 4.

5x + 6

Six more than the product of a number and 5 is 4.

5x + 6 = 4