Question

The sum of a number and 6 is 40

Answer 1

x+6=40

Subtract 6

x=34

Answer 2

n + 6 = 40

n = 34

Explanation:

Sum of a number and 6. That means you got to add n and 6.

'is' means you need to put an equal sign.

n + 6 = 40

Now, lets find what n is.

Isolate the variable by subtracting 6 from both sides.

n = 34