Question

56 times a number minus 13 is equal to 6 less than the number.

Step 1 of 2: Write out the equation.

Answer 1

The equation is 56x - 13 = x - 6

Explanation:

Let's say our 'number' is x. If it says it's 56 times our number, it's 56x. Minus 13, which is 56x - 13. If it is equal than 6 less than the number, then it is x - 6.

So the equation is 56x - 13 = x - 6