Question

The sum of n and the product 5 times n is 24. What is the value of n? 04 049 06 19

Answer 1

Translating Words into Equations

To change a word equation into a numerical statement, we can recognize keywords that represent operations or numbers:

• sum = add
• product = multiply
• times = multiply
• is = equals

Solving the Question

We're given:

• The sum of n and the product 5 times n is 24
  ⇒ n + 5n = 24

n + 5n = 24

6n = 24

n = 4

Answer

n = 4