25 less than 6 times a number is 83. What is the number

Answer 1

A number: n

6 times a number: 6n

25 less than 6 times a number: 6n - 25

6n - 25 = 83 (*)

6n - 25 + 25 = 83 + 25

6n = 108 (*)

6n / 6 = 108 / 6

n = 18 (*)

(*) With very little practice, you should be able to write just these three lines.

Answer 2

6x - 25 = 83

6x = 108

x = 18