Question

The sum of 54 anid six times a number is 216. Find the number.

Answer 1

x=27

Explanation:

54+6x=216

Collect like terms:

6x=216-54

6x=162

Divide both sides by the coefficient of x

6x\6=162\6

x=27

Answer 2

x = 27

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out equation

54 + 6x = 216

Step 2: Solve for x

6x = 162

x = 27