17 is the sum of a number and 6

Question

How to put “17 is the sum of a number and 6” in an algebraic equation..? I have an assignment due today and don’t understand anything care to help?😢

Answer 1

Hello, Jasmine,

Let's put the sentence "17 is the sum of a number and 6." into a formula:

17 is the sum of a number and 6

17 = X + 6

17=X+6

Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate X:

11 = X

The vales of X is 11. Now we can add the number(11) to 6, and we'll get 17, jsut as the statement promises.

I hope this helps,

Bob