Question

Six more than the product of seven and a number is 55.

Which equation and solution correctly represent this sentence?
07 +6 = 55; x = 7
o 7x+6 = 55; x = 49
O + 6 = 55; x = 7
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+ 6 = 55: x= 49

Answer 1

6+7x=55, x=7

Explanation:

7x=55-6

7x=49

x=7

Answer 2

7x + 6 = 55; x=7

Explanation:

"six more than" -> +6

"product of seven and a number" -> 7x

7x + 6 = 55

7x = 55 - 6

7x = 49

x=7