Six times a number is 10 more than the number. Express the given statement as an equation

Solution:

Let the number be x

Then six times the number be 6x

A/Q

6x = 10 + x

Thus, 6x = 10 + x is the required equation.

✦ Try This: five times a number is 15 more than the number.

Let the number be x

Then five times the number be 5x

A/Q

5x = 15 + x

Thus, 5x = 15 + x is the required equation.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 4

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 60

Six times a number is 10 more than the number. Express the given statement as an equation

Summary:

Thus, if six times a number is 10 more than the number then it can be expressed in an equation as 6x = 10 + x.

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