Answer :
A number = x
Is multiplied by 6 = 6x
And the product is added to 4 = 6x + 4
The sum is equal to the product of 2 and 17 ; 6x + 4 = 2 * 17
Solve for x
6x + 4 = 2 * 17
Combine like terms
6x = 34 - 4
6x = 30
Divide both sides by 6
6x/6 = 30/6
x = 5