Question

Write the following as an equation. Then solve.

The sum of eight times a number, and 8, is equal to seven times the number
Write the above sentence as an equation

Answer 1

n*8 + 8 = n*7 --> the answer must be n = -8 because:

8n + 8 = 7n

8n - 8n + 8 = 7n - 8n

8 = -1n

-8 = n

Answer 2

8x+8=7x

Explanation:

The variable is supposed as x where ever the exact number is not mentioned.