Question

When I add a number to another number four times as big, the result is 30. find the first number

Answer 1

Let's assume the number is N

According to the question,

when I add a number to another number four times as big, the result is 30.

$x+4x=30\\\\5x=30\\\\x=\dfrac{30}{5}\\\\x=\frak{6}$ 

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = first number

x+4x = 30

5x = 30

Divide by 5

5x/5 =30/5

x = 6