The answer is 8.5. you simply take the worded equation above and turn it into a math problem (a+-6) x 4
Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:
x + 5 * 4
In this problem we have to transfer the expression from verbal to mathematical language. Which would be:
x + 5 * 4
"x" represents "a number"
"5 more than a number" is represented by "x + 5"
"the product of" is indicating a multiplication, which is represented by "*"
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2X^2+22x+318=1270
2x^2+22x-952=0
x^2+11x-476=0
(x+28)(x-17)=0
x=17