
Sarah K. answered 03/28/19
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The sum of 6 times a number and 4 equals 5
The sum (+) of 6 times (multiply by 6) a number (x) and 4 equals (=) 5
6 times (multiply by 6) a number (x) + 4 = 5
6x + 4 = 5
6x = 5 - 4
6x = 1
x = 1/6