Question

Write an algebraic equation for each of these problems and then solve the equation

a. the sum of 6 times a number and 2 is 56​

Answer 1

The number is 9

Explanation:

a. Let the number be x

Sum of 6 times a number and 2 = 6x+2

Given,

6x+2 = 56

Subtract 2 ,

6x = 56-2 = 54

Divide by 6,

x = 54/6 = 9