Question

What is the product of seven and eight decreased by “x” if x =15?

Answer 1

0

Explanation:

product is another word for +

decreased is another word for -

____________________________

(7 + 8) - x

so

(7+8) - 15

15 - 15

= 0

Answer 2

41

Explanation:

Vocab:

Product: Multiplication

Decrease: Subtraction

(7*8)-x

Substitute:

(7*8)-15

Multiply:

(56)-15

41