5 times a number minus 2 is the same as the sum of the number and 6
Geography · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the numerical statement:
5 times a number minus 2 is the same as the sum of the number and 6
Representation:
This can be written as,
5x - 2 = x + 6
Solution:
We can solve for the missing number, by solving for the value of x. The first step is to transpose x and -2 to their opposite sides, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
5x -x = 6 + 2
4x = 8
Divide both sides by 4 in order to get the value of x.
4x/4 = 8/4
x = 2
Final answer:
x = 2