Question

Twice the sum of a number and five is equal to six

Answer 1

2(n+5)=6

Explanation:

twice=2*

the sum of a number and five= (n+5)

equals six-=6

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DISTRIBUTE= 2n+10=6 (Distributive Property)

subtract 10 on both sides= 2n=-4 (subtraction Property of Equality)

divide by two on both sides= n=-2 (Division Property)

Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

Let the no. be x

So, By question,

2(x+5)=6

x+5=3

x=-2