4 subtracted from 6 times a number is 32.
Take this algebraic expression in pieces.
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
x
6 times this number means we multiply by x by 6
6x
4 subtracted from this expression means we subtract 4
6x - 4
The phrase is means an equation, so we set 6x - 4 equal to 32
6x - 4 = 32
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Take this algebraic expression in pieces.
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
x
6 times this number means we multiply by x by 6
6x
4 subtracted from this expression means we subtract 4
6x - 4
The phrase is means an equation, so we set 6x - 4 equal to 32
6x - 4 = 32
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