Question

Five multiplied by the sum of 6 and a number is the same as 42 more than the number. Find the number.

If n is "the number", which equation could be used to solve for the number?

Answer 1

number is 3 .equation below

Explanation:

5(6+n)=n+42

30+5n=n+42

5n-n=42-30

4n=12

n=3