Question

6 less than the product of 7 and a number equals 2

Answer 1

Let x be the number

7x - 6 = 2

Add 6 to both-side of the equation

7x = 2 + 6

7x = 8

Divide both-side of the equation by 7

x = 8/7

$x=1\frac{1}{7}$

or

$x\approx1.1429$