895 is the sum of an unknown number and four times itself 12

895 is the sum of an unknown number and four times itself

12. Please translate the provided statement into an equation and then solve. 895 is the sum of an unknown number and four times itself.

Solution

given 895 is sum of itslef and four times itself

895 = x+4x

895 = 5x

x= 179

unknown number is x = 179