Which equation is represented by the phrase “two times a number equals six”?
Answer
A
2 + x = 6
B
x = 2 + 6
C
2x = 6
D
x = 6
Explanation
Let the number be x. “Two times a number” means 2 multiplied by x, or 2x, and “equals six” means it is equal to 6. So the equation is 2x = 6, choice C.
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