Question

A number times 5,minus 6,is 8.Write an equation to determine the number​

Answer 1

5x - 6 = 8

Explanation:

1. We know that we don't know the actual number. We can use x to sub in for that number.

2. We also know that the equivalent eventually gets us to 8, so write:

• x=8

3. The equation multiplies the number by 5, and then subtracts 6. It must be in this order because of PEMDAS. Write like so:

• 5x- 6 = 8

You could solve it too, if you like:

1. 5x = 8+6
2. 5x = 14
3. x = 14/5
4. x= 2.8

Then feel free to check your answer, substituting 2.8 for x:

1. 5(2.8) - 6 = 8
2. 14 - 6 = 8
3. 8 = 8

Hope that helped

Answer 2

X*5-6=8 or 5x-6=8 That is the equation