10 times a number is 420
A number denotes an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
10 times a number:
10x
The phrase is means equal to, so we set 10x equal to 420
10x = 420 <-- This is our algebraic expression
If you want to solve for x, use our equation calculator
We get x = 42
A number denotes an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
10 times a number:
10x
The phrase is means equal to, so we set 10x equal to 420
10x = 420 <-- This is our algebraic expression
If you want to solve for x, use our equation calculator
We get x = 42