Write an equation to represent the number puzzle. Use x as the

variable. Then find the solution using guess-check-and-improve.

6 added to a number is the same as 18 subtracted from 4 times the number. What is the number?

a. 6 - x = 4x - 18, 4.8 c. 6 + x = 4x - 18, 7

b. 6 + x = 4x - 18, 9 d. 6 + x = 4x - 18, 8

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Natalia Freeman

Mathematics

27 October, 10:06

Write an equation to represent the number puzzle. Use x as the

variable. Then find the solution using guess-check-and-improve.

6 added to a number is the same as 18 subtracted from 4 times the number. What is the number?

a. 6 - x = 4x - 18, 4.8 c. 6 + x = 4x - 18, 7

b. 6 + x = 4x - 18, 9 d. 6 + x = 4x - 18, 8

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Yasmin Abbott · Answer 1

d. 6+x = 4x-18, x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

6 added to the number: 6+x

18 subtracted from 4 times the number: 4x-18

6 + x = 4x - 18

24 = 3x

x = 8