Two times the sum of a number and 6 is equal to 4

Answer 1

Two times the sum of a number and 6 is equal to 4.

Sum implies addition, and times implies multiplication of the entire quantity.

If we let x equal the number then:

2(x+6) = 4

2x + 2(6) = 4 --- Distributive property

2x + 12 = 4

-12 -12

2x = -8

/2 /2

x = -4