Which of the following represents "ten times the sum of a number and fourteen is equal to nine times the number"?

10(N + 14) = 9N
10(9N + 14) = N
10(N + 9N) = 14

Question

Which of the following represents "ten times the sum of a number and fourteen is equal to nine times the number"?

10(N + 14) = 9N
10(9N + 14) = N
10(N + 9N) = 14

royalranger · Answer

Which do you think it is, and why?

kadie16 · Answer

umm thats the thing i dont know

royalranger · Answer

Alright so one step at a time:
It says 10 x the sum of a number and 14
Which equation seems the most likely

kadie16 · Answer

the first 1

kadie16 · Answer

@3mar

royalranger · Answer

Brilliant. You dont even need the rest because that is the only equation that has 10 times the sum of a number and 14.

kadie16 · Answer

thank u

3mar · Answer

Well, I am here.
I think you got what you were looking for!  Don't I?

3mar · Answer

Do not forget to medal who had helped you, @kadie16!

Thank you for good explanation @royalranger.