Question

Translate the sentence into an equation. Four more than the product of a number and 8 is 6. Use the variable b for the unknown number.

Answer 1

8b + 4 = 6

Explanation:

8b + 4 = 6

It didn't say you have to solve for b, but just in case...

8b = 6 - 4 = 2

b = 2/8 = 1/4