Translate the following sentence into an equation using n to represent the unknown number. Then solve the equation for n.

six more than twice a number is 16

a.

6 (2 + n) = 16

n = 5

b.

6 (2 + n) = 16

n = 2/3

c.

6 + 2n = 16

n = 5

d.

6 + 2n = 16

n = 10

It's pretty straightforward and simple:

Six more means + 6.

Twice a number means 2n.

Is 16 means = 16

Now combine these three definitions and you will receive:

6 + 2n = 16

Now solve this simple equation:

6 + 2n = 16

2n = 16 - 6

2n = 10

n = 10 / 2 = 5

So the correct answer is D.