Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

Six more than the product of a number and 7 equals 3.
Use the variable x for the unknown number.

Answer 1

Explanation:

7x + 6 = 3

If you want to continue to find the value of x, do this:

7x + 6 - 6 = 3 - 6 = -3, or

7x = -3, or

x = -3/7