Question

The sum of four times a number and two is twenty-six. Find the number.

Answer 1

Equation: 4x + 2 = 26

x = 6

Explanation:

1. Subtract 2 on both sides...4x + 2 -2 = 26 -2

Now you have 4x = 24

Divide both sides by 4

Now you have 4x/4 = 24/4

the 4's cancel out, leaving you with x = 24/4

24/4 = 6

x = 6

Answer 2

n = 6

Explanation:

4n + 2 = 26,

4n = 24,

n = 6