Beginning algebra

Question

If the Sum of a number and five is double the result is six less than the number

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

The key on this type of question is to form an equation based on the information given … for this one that ends up being

2(x + 5) = x – 6

Solving for x algebraically gives

2x + 10 = x – 6

x = -16

I hope that helps get you moving in the right direction! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

2(x + 5) = x - 6

Solve for x.