Question

5 less than the product of 8 and a number

Answer 1

a - number
the product of 8 and a: 8a
5 less than the product of 8 and a:
`\fbox{8a - 5}`

Answer 2

n-the number

the product of 8 and the number: 8 × n = 8n

5 less than the 8n: 8n - 5