Q56. - Algebra 1

Question

Write an equation for each sentence. Then solve the equation.

Six times a number is 132.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The required number is 22.

Step 1. Write the given information.

The given statement: Six times a number is 132.

Step 2. Assumption.

Let the number be x.

Then, Required equation: $6x=132$

Step 3. Calculation.

$\begin{array}{l}6x=132\\ x=\frac{132}{6}\text{ [Divide both sides by 6]}\\ x=22\end{array}$

Thus, the number is 22.