Write the following as an equation, using x for the unknown number. Then solve.
-The sum of four times a number and 5 is equal to the difference of twice the number and $6 .$ Find the number.
A) $4 x + 5 = 2 x - 6 ; - \frac { 11 } { 2 }$
B) $4 x + 5 = 2 x + 6 ; \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
C) $4 x + 5 = 2 x - 6 ; \frac { 11 } { 2 }$
D) $4 ( x + 5 ) = 2 x - 6 ; - 13$

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The correct equation that represents the given statement is $4x + 5 = 2x - 6$. Solving this equation for $x$ gives $x = -\frac{11}{2}$.

Write the Following as an Equation, Using X for the Unknown