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13 November, 17:53

If the sum of a number and 6 is multiplied by 5, the result is same as 9 times the number decreased by 2. find the number.

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  1. 13 November, 20:00
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    Let's do an equation. 5 (x+6) = 9x-2. Now distribute into parentheses. 5x + 30=9x-2. Now - 5x on both sides. New equation is 4x-2=30. Add 2 on both sides. 4x=28. Now divide by 4. X=8. Your number is 8
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