HOw do I work this equeation

Question

When 6 is subtracted from five times a number the result is 9

Answer 1

Hello, Venus,

Translate the words into numbers:

"6 is subtracted from five times a number"

We'll set the "number" as "x."

"five times a number" becomes 5x

"6 is subtracted from" is -6

"result is 9" means = 9

Put them together:

5x-6=9

Add 6 to bth sides

5x = 15

Divide both sides by 5

x = 3

I hope this helps,

Bob