Question

Write an equation to match the verbal statement.

one-half is equal to the product of a number, c, and eight

Answer 1

1/2 = c*8 or c*8=1/2

Explanation:

It says 1/2 is equal to which means 1/2 is on the side for one of the equations. It doesn't really matter. It says is equal to a number, c and eight. Its implying that you multiply c and 8 together because if it meant for another number to be multiplied then a third symbol would be in the operation.