Question

Seven times a number k plus 12 equals
sixty eight. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

k=8

Step-by-step explanation:

subtract 12 from both sides giving you 56 then divide that by 7 giving you 8

Answer 2

Answer:

Seven times a number k plus 12 equals sixty eight

According to the problem

$7k + 12 = 68 \\ 7k = 68 - 12 \\ 7k = 56 \\ k = \frac{56}{7} \\ \boxed{k = 8}$

The number is 8.