How to translate the phrase "six more than twice a number is 16" to an equation? What is the value of the number?

leparadiso4uw

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2023-03-01

How to translate the phrase "six more than twice a number is 16" to an equation? What is the value of the number?

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loise9oa

loise9oa

Beginner2023-03-02Added 4 answers

16 is six times a number plus two:
2 x + 6 = 16
Now to the problem:
2 x + 6 - 6 = 16 - 6
2 x = 10
2 x 2 = 10 2
x = 5

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