Question

Write an equation and solve.
8 less than a number is 24

Answer 1

a-8=24

Explanation:

Answer is 32. add 8 to other side, making it 32

Answer 2

8 less than a number can be written as

x-8

when you see the word is you should think of = sign

so the equation will be x-8=24

Now solve adding 8 to both sides.

x=24+8

x=32