SOLUTION: Solve the algebraic expression or variable for: Five times the quantity one more than a number x is sixty-four? I think the answer is 5x + 1 thank you for your help

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Question 326952: Solve the algebraic expression or variable for:
Five times the quantity one more than a number x is sixty-four?
I think the answer is 5x + 1
thank you for your help
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, stanbon:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let (x + 1) = the quantity
5(x + 1) = 64

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five times the quantity one more than a number x is sixty-four? ---
Equation:
5(x+1) = 64
x + 1 = 64/5
x = 59/5
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x = 11 4/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.