6 added to 3 times a number is equal to 4 less than 5 times the number. What is the nunber?

A. 10

B. 5

C. - 5

D. - 10

We have to make an expression for this so ...

3x + 6 = 5x - 4

10 = 2x (10/2 = 5 (2x/2 cancels out)

5 = x

Therefore our answer is option B

Hey there,

3x + 6 = 5x - 4

3x - 5x = - 4-6

-2x = - 10

x=5

Thus, the answer is B, 5

*you can cancel out the negatives as they are common (2nd last number statement)

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