Write “the sum of an unknown and 6, when divided by 15, is equal to 7” as an equation, using r as the variable.
unknown and 6The sum of an↓(r+6) by 15when divided ↓÷15equal to is↓=7.↓7
Simplify and solve the equation.
(r + 6) ÷ 15 = 7
(r + 6) ÷ 15 • 15 = 7 • 15 Multiply both sides by 15.
r + 6 = 105
r + 6 – 6 = 105 – 6 Subtract 6 from both sides.
r = 99