Question

Write the verbal sentence as an equation. Then solve the equation.

“Thirteen plus the product of 6 and a number is 67”.

Short answer

The solution of the equation$13+6a=67$ is$a=9$

Step-by-step solution

. Given information.

The given sentence is:

Thirteen plus the product of 6 and a number is 67.

. Write the equation.

Consider the number which is the product of 6 be a.

So, the equation will be$13+6a=67$.

. Solve the equation.

To solve this equation, find the value of a.

Therefore,

$\begin{array}{l}13+6a=67\\ 6a=67-13\\ 6a=54\\ a=\frac{54}{6}\end{array}$

So,$a=9$