Question

write an equation to represent the sentence
the product of six and the sum of a number x and nine equals two times x subtracted from four.

Explanation:

Step1: Translate "sum of x and 9"

$x + 9$

Step2: Translate "product of 6 and the sum"

$6(x + 9)$

Step3: Translate "two times x subtracted from 4"

$4 - 2x$

Step4: Set expressions equal

$6(x + 9) = 4 - 2x$

Answer:

$6(x + 9) = 4 - 2x$