Question

Which equation is represented by the phrase “two times a number equals six”?

2 + x = 6
x = 2 + 6
2x = 6
x = 6

Answer 1

The equation 2x=6 represents two times a number equals six because x is an unknown variable which is "a number" and it is multiplied by two which is "two times" and then that is set equal to six.