x is the number
(x+6)*5 = 48
5x + 30 = 48
5x = 18
x = 18/5
There is no minus sign in front of the x, as you have written in your last line.
need help solving this word problem, converting from words to an equation
48 equals a number increased by 6, and the sum, all multiplied by 5.
I have the answer, but I am unable to set up an equation.
answer - x=3 3/5
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