Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

six more than the product of a number and 3 equals 4


use the variable x for the unknown number. ​

Answer 1

6 + 3x = 4

Explanation:

6 + 3x = 4

More means addition: 6 +

Product means multiplication: 3 × x = 3x

Equals means an equal sign: = 4

To solve for x, isolate the variable:

6 + 3x = 4

3x = -2

x = -2/3