Question

4 Times the sum of a number and 6 is 5 less than 3 times the same number. write an equation and solve for the number

Answer 1

-29

Explanation:

4× (x+6) = -5. + 3x

4 times the sum of a number is 5 less than 3 times the same number

4×(x+6) = 3x - 5

4x + 24 = 3x - 5

x = -29