the sum of six times a number and 10 is 40 . find the number
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the sum of six times a number and 10 is 40 . find the number
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Answer:
4
4mutiplied by10 is 40
Let the required number be x
So, six times a number = 6x
According to the question,
⇒ 6x + 10 = 40
⇒ 6x = 40 – 10
⇒ 6x = 30
⇒x = 30/6
⇒ x = 5
∴ The required number is 5.