Question

the sum of a number and six is ten. find the number



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Answer 1

the sum of a number and six is ten. the number would be four because 4+6=10 :)

Answer 2

Here is how to solve it. First you need to identify the wording to set up the equation

N is the number that you need to find.
“Sum” is an indicator that you are adding.
6 is the number that is given
“Is” represents the equal sign
10 is also given

Now, you need to set it up.

n + 6 = 10 that is the equation you make.

Now, just solve.

n + 6 = 10
- 6 - 6
n = 4

Answer is 4