Question

write the word statement as an equation. use x as the variable. find all solutions from the set \\{2, 6, 13, 16, 17\\}.

five times a number is equal to six more than four times the number.

complete the corresponding equation underneath the word statement.

five times a number is equal to six more than four times the number

Explanation:

Translate the word statement into algebraic expressions

$$
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$$

Set up the equation

$$ 5x = 4x + 6 $$

Solve the equation and check against the given set

$$
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Answer:

Question 1

Five times a number is equal to six more than four times the number
<blank>\(5x\)</blank> = <blank>\(4x + 6\)</blank>

Question 2

The solution set is <blank>\(\{6\}\)</blank>.