The product of a number and 4 plus 2 is 14

Answer 1

Let's use the variable, x, to represent the unknown number. Also, recall that the the word,"product", indicates multiplication.

The words, "the product of a number and 4 " can be represented by: 4x

Then "plus 2" can be represented by : + 2

Lastly, "is 14" can be represented by : = 14

Combining these expressions gives us the following equation: 4x + 2 = 12

You can solve this equation using inverse operations:

4x + 2 = 12

4x + 2 - 2 = 14 - 2

4x = 12

4x/4 = 12/4

x = 3

Answer 2

The way you are presenting the question, the equation would be 4x+2=14. To solve the equation, subtract 2 to get 4x=12, then divide by 4 to get x =3.