Question

seven less than the product of 6 and a number equals 8. Use the variable w for the unknown number. Write it as an equation

Answer 1

Answer: 6w - 7 = 8

Explanation:

We will write an equation using w for the unknown number using the mathematical vocabulary used in the sentence.

seven less than ➜ - 7

product of 6 and a number ➜ 6w

equals 8 ➜ = 8

6w - 7 = 8