Question

Six times twice a number equals
72.

Answer 1

Converting Words into Numbers

To change a word equation into a numerical equation, we can replace keywords with numbers or operations.

• times = multiply
• twice = multiply by 2
• 'a number' = Let this equal x
• equals/is = equals

Solving the Question

We're given:

• Six times twice a number equals 72
  
  ⇒ six = 6
  ⇒ times = ×
  ⇒ twice a number = 2x
  ⇒ equals = =
  ⇒ 72 = 72

• 6 × 2x = 72

Answer

6 × 2x = 72