The sum of 5 times a number and 6 is 9

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

Then,

5*x + 6 = 9

5*x = 3

x = 3/5

Check:

The sum of 5 times three-fifths (3/5) and 6 is equal to 9.

5*(3/5) + 6 = 9