Question

Seven less than the product of a number and 10

Answer 1

10n - 7

Explanation:

Choose a variable for the number

let "n" be the number

Take apart the statement in the question. Convert each part to algebraic form (numbers and symbols)

"Seven less than" -7

"the product of a number and 10" n*10 or 10n

Put the parts together

10n - 7

This is an expression, which means there is no equal sign. When there is an equal sign, it's an equation.

You cannot solve an expression, unless given the missing number.