Question

Six times a number increased by 26 is 296
What is the number?

Answer 1

45

Explanation:

Write the equation:

6n+26= 296

Subtract 26 from both sides:

6n+26-26= 296-26

Simplify:

6n= 270

Divide 6 by each side to get n by itself:

6n/6= 270/6

Simplify:

n= 45

Answer 2

x = 45

Explanation:

6x+26 = 296

6x+26-26 = 296-26

6x = 270

x = 45