SOLUTION: I need help with this problem: When 6 is added to the quantity four times a number, the result is 50. Find the number. Can you explain each step in solving this problem for me?

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Question 700925:
I need help with this problem: When 6 is added to the quantity four times a number, the result is 50. Find the number. Can you explain each step in solving this problem for me? Thanks you so much.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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6+4x=50 suibtract 6 from both sides.
4x=50-6 combine the right side.
4x=44 divide by 4
x=44/4 reduce the fraction.
x=11 ans.
Proof:
6+4*11=50
6+44=50
50=50