Ten less than six times a number is four times the number...

[silverdragon316]

I have a word problem and I need to know if this is the right answer.

Ten less than six times a number is four times the number plus tweleve. What is the number? 11

12+4x=6x-10
4x=6x-22
-2x=-22
x=11

 

[jwpaine]

Re: word problem

I have a word problem and I need to know if this is the right answer.

Ten less than six times a number is four times the number plus tweleve. What is the number? 11

12+4x=6x-10
4x=6x-22
-2x=-22
x=11

You got it!

12+4(11) = 6(11)-10
12+44 = 66-10
12+44 = 56
56 = 56

BINGO