Question

The difference of six times a number and seven results in 35.

Identify the steps necessary to solve the equation.

A.) Subtract 7, and then divide by 6.
B.) Divide by 6, and then subtract 7.
C.) Divide by 6, and then add 7.
D.) Add 7, and then divide by 6.
this is multiple choice

Answer 1

The difference of six times and seven results in 35.

Difference - subtract

Times - multiply

Result - answer

The subtraction of six multiplied by a number and (subtracting) seven gets you the answer of 35.

6x - 7 = 35

The answer would be...

B. Divide by 6, and then subtract by 7.