Question

The sum of 4 and twice a number is 36. Write an equation.

Answer 1

Explanation:

“The sum of” tells you that you are going to add 2 or more terms together.

4 AND twice a number is 36

So 4 + something is 36

Twice a number

2 times (use a variable) x

Answer 2

4 + (16 x 2) = 36

Explanation:

36-4=32

32 divided by 2 = 16