Question

The difference of five times a number and 6 totals 29

Answer 1

We have 5x - 6 = 29 or 6 - 5x = 29.

=> 5x = 35 or 5x = -23

=> x = 7 or x = -4.6.

The number can be 7 or -4.6.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let x represent the number.

We have 5x - 6 = 29 or 6 - 5x = 29.

=> 5x = 35 or 5x = -23

=> x = 7 or x = -4.6.

The number can be 7 or -4.6.