Four more than the product of five and a number yields fourteen. find the number

Four more than the product of five and a number yields fourteen

Well, we know that we need a variable, and that the equation has to be set to equal fourteen.

Four more means that we're adding four to the equation, as well, so it will look like this:

4 + 5x = 14 where x is the unknown number being multiplied by five.

Now, we just solve it.

4 + 5x = 14

4 + 5x - 4 = 14 - 4

5x = 10

5x : 5 = 10 : 5

x=2

The unknown number is 2.

To check it, we plug it into the equation.

4 + (5 * 2) = 14

4 + (10) = 14

14=14

So, yes, the unknown number is definitely 2.