Question

Five times the sum of a number and 13 is 20. Find the number

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

5(x+13) = 20

Expand.

5x+65 = 20

Subtract 26 on both sides.

5x = 20 - 65

5x = -45

Divide 5 into both sides.

x = -45/5

x = -9

The number is -9.

Answer 2

x = -9

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out expression

5(x + 13) = 20

Step 2: Distribute

5x + 65 = 20

Step 3: Isolate x

5x = -45

x = -9

And we have our answer!