Question

The sum of 2 times a number and 4 equals 9

Answer 1

Answer:

2x + 4 = 9

Explanation:

If you’re looking for this answer to be written in mathematical form, the answer would be 2x + 4 = 9

Explanation: sum means addition obviously and the sum of 2 times a number would best represent 2 times x. The 4 is being added to the sum of 2 times a number and equals to 9.

Answer 2

2x +4 = 9

x = 5/2

Explanation:

Let x = number

2x +4 = 9

Subtract 4 from each side

2x+4-4 = 9-4

2x = 5

Divide by 2

2x/2 =5/2

x = 5/2