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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-08-02

How do you write "6 more than 7 times a number is 41" as an algebraic equation?

Asked by Keyonna

Answer (3)

Let the number be y. 7 times the number means 7y. therefore, 6 more than 7y is 41 means 6 + 7y = 41. Further simplification : 6 + 7y = 41 7y = 41 - 6 = 35 y = 35/7 = 5

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

First you have to give the number a name. Call it Bob.
6 more than 7 times Bob is 41.
(7 Bob) + 6 = 41

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

The algebraic equation for "6 more than 7 times a number is 41" is 7 x + 6 = 41 . This is done by defining a variable for the number, expressing the terms mathematically, and then setting them equal to 41. The final equation is a clear representation of the original statement.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-24