Answer:
The answer is 5 ( 6 + x ) = 20
Step-by-step explanation:
Five times = You are multiplying 5 to a number(s)
Sum of 6 and some number = Sum means to add. You are adding 6 to an unknown number.
In terms of x = You do not know what you are adding 6 with. Therefore 6+x.
is 20 = The total is 20.
To solve:
5 ( 6 + x ) = 20
30 + 5x = 20 Use the distributive property and multiply 5 to the 6 and the x
-30 + 5x = -30 Subtract the 30 on both sides
5x = -10 The 30's would cancel each other out and this is what's left
5x/5 = -10 / 5 Divide 5 on both sides.
x = -2 The 5 cancels each other on the left side.
x = -2 Is your answer
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