Question

10 added to 6 times a number gives 40
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Answer 1

Let number be x
According to Question,
10 + 6x = 40
6x = 40 - 10
x = 30/6
x = 5

Answer 2

Correct Question :-

10 added to 6 times a number gives 40. Find the number.

Answer :-

• The Number = 5.

Explanation :-

Given :

• 10 added to 6 times a number gives 40.

To Find :

• The Number.

Solution :

Let the Number be x.

★ According to the Question,

⇒ 10 + 6x = 40.

⇒ 6x = 40 - 10.

⇒ 6x = 30.

⇒ x = 30 ÷ 6.

⇒ x = 5.

Therefore, The Number = 5.

Verification :-

⇒ 10 + 6x = 40.

⇒ 10 + 6(5) = 40.

⇒ 10 + 30 = 40.

⇒ 40 = 40.

LHS = RHS.

Hence, Verified.