Answer:
133a - 160 = 58a - 212
Explanation:
Translate each piece of the sentence into an expression.
"product" means multiplication
"fewer" means a subtraction
"is" means equals
160 fewer than the product of a and 133 is 212 fewer than the quantity a times 58
133a
160 fewer than the product of a and 133 is 212 fewer than the quantity a times 58
133a - 160
160 fewer than the product of a and 133 is 212 fewer than the quantity a times 58
133a - 160 =
160 fewer than the product of a and 133 is 212 fewer than the quantity a times 58
133a - 160 = 58a
160 fewer than the product of a and 133 is 212 fewer than the quantity a times 58
133a - 160 = 58a - 212
The equation that represents this sentence is:
133a - 160 = 58a - 212