Question

translate the sentence into an equation.
the sum of 2 times a number and 6 is 5.
use the variable x for the unknown number.

Explanation:

Step1: Define 2 times the number

$2x$

Step2: Add 6 to the product

$2x + 6$

Step3: Set equal to 5

$2x + 6 = 5$

Answer:

$2x + 6 = 5$