Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-The sum of four times a number and 6 is equal to the difference of twice the number and 10. Find the number.
A) $4 x + 6 = 2 x - 10 ; 8$
B) $4 x + 6 = 2 x - 10 ; - 8$
C) $4 ( x + 6 ) = 2 x - 10 ; - 17$
D) $4 x + 6 = 2 x + 10 ; 2$

Question

Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-The sum of four times a number and 6 is equal to the difference of twice the number and 10. Find the number. 
A) $4 x + 6 = 2 x - 10 ; 8$
B) $4 x + 6 = 2 x - 10 ; - 8$
C) $4 ( x + 6 ) = 2 x - 10 ; - 17$
D) $4 x + 6 = 2 x + 10 ; 2$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct equation that represents the given conditions is $4x + 6 = 2x - 10$. Solving this equation for $x$ gives $x = -8$.

Let X Represent the Number 4x+6=2x−10;84 x + 6 = 2 x - 10 ; 84x+6=2x−10;8

Let X Represent the Number $4 x + 6 = 2 x - 10 ; 8$