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Seven more than the product of a number and 8 equals 2

Use the variable w for the unknown number

User Ken Egozi
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Answer:

Equation:

(W * 8) + 7 = 2

W = - 0.625

Explanation:

8W = - 5

W = - 0.625

User Le Moi
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Answer: w • 8 + 7 = 2

Explanation:

Just translate the words into numbers. Product is multiplication and seven more means add.

User Lorlin
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