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Enter an algebraic equation for the sentence. Use x as your variable. The difference between six times a number and 8 is 22. An equation is ____ - _____ = _____

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Enter an algebraic equation for the sentence. Use x as your variable.

The difference between six times a number and 8 is 22.

we have

6x-8=22

solve for x

6x=22+8

6x=30

x=5

the equation is

6x-8=22

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