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Popular Word Problems >

6 times the sum of a number and 5 is 16

Solution

6 t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 5 i s 16

Solution

The number : - 2 \frac{1}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 (x + 5) = 16

Solve for

x, 6 (x + 5) = 16 : x = - \frac{7}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{7}{3} = 2 \frac{1}{3}

The number : - 2 \frac{1}{3}

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