Translate (in terms of x) then solve the algebraic equation: Five times the sum of 6 and some number is 20. HEL PLEASE HELP I REALLY NEED HELP

The answer is 5 ( 6 + x ) = 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Five times = You are multiplying 5 to a number(s)

Sum of 6 and some number = Sum means to add. You are adding 6 to an unknown number.

In terms of x = You do not know what you are adding 6 with. Therefore 6+x.

is 20 = The total is 20.

To solve:

5 ( 6 + x ) = 20

30 + 5x = 20  Use the distributive property and multiply 5 to the 6 and the x

-30 + 5x = -30   Subtract the 30 on both sides

5x = -10              The 30's would cancel each other out and this is what's left

5x/5 = -10 / 5           Divide 5 on both sides.

x = -2                        The 5 cancels each other on the left side.

x = -2                        Is your answer

Hope this helps!