Question

If 6 times a number is increased by 4, the result is the same as the number decreased by 16. Find the number

Answer 1

`x -16=6x+4`
First you would move -16 to the other side by adding it.

`x = 6x + 20`
Then you would move 6x to the other side, by subtracting 6×

`- 5x = 20`
Then you would divide by -5 to get x by itself and solve.

`x = - 4`

Answer 2

580

Explanation: