Question

5. Eighteen more than four times a number is 114. Write and solve the equation.

a. 18+ 4x = 114; x = 24
b. 18 - 4x = 114; x = -24
c. 18x + 4 = 114; x = 93
d. 18x - 4= 114; x = 6.5

Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

18 more than meaning addition

Four times a number meaning multiplying a number we don't know yet

Is 114, or equals 114.

Equation: 18 + 4x = 114; x = 24

18 + 4(24) = 114

18 + 96 = 114