Look at the problem and work shown. In which line was an error made and what should have been done differently?

Six less than 4 times a number is 50. What is the number?

6 – 4n = 50 (line 1)

6 – 6 – 4n = 50 – 6 (line 2)

–4n = 44 (line 3)

–4n÷ –4 = 44÷ –4 (line 4)

n = –11 (line 5)

Question

Look at the problem and work shown. In which line was an error made and what should have been done differently?
 

Six less than 4 times a number is 50. What is the number?

       6 – 4n = 50         (line 1)

6 – 6 – 4n = 50 – 6   (line 2)

           –4n  = 44         (line 3)

     –4n÷ –4 = 44÷ –4   (line 4)

                n = –11       (line 5)

anonymous · Answer

reload page if a bunch of question marks

kropot72 · Answer

4n - 6 = 50
Does the above equation express the statement correctly?

cwrw238 · Answer

line 1 is incorrect 
6 less than 4 times a number  is

4n - 6

anonymous · Answer

can someone please help me!!

anonymous · Answer

@cwrw238 can you please help me