Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.
Eight less than the product of 3 and a number is equal to 5.
Use the variable c for the unknown number.

Answer 1

3.c - 8 = 5
(3.c - product of 3 and a number)
(-8 : 8 less)

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

8c-(3×3)=5

8c-9+9=5+9

8c=14

c=7/4