Let the # = x
Four time the # = 4(x)
The # increased by 6
4x + 6 = 94
If four times a certain number increased by 6 is equal to 94, what is the number?
If x represents the number, then which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem?
4x + 6 = 94
or
4(x + 6) = 94
4 answers
That depends upon how the statement is interpreted.
I vote for the first one since x is a whole number.
I vote for the first one since x is a whole number.
Although the statement is somewhat ambiguous, I would favor the first equation.
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