Question

Eighteen is six less than four times a number. (write and solve the equation - use x as your variable) *

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

The given statement is "Eighteen is six less than four times a number".

Let the number be x.

ATQ,

18 = 4x-6

Taking like terms together,

18+6 = 4x

24 = 4x

x = 6

Hence, the value of x is 6.