Final answer:
To write the equation for the given description, use the expression 8(m - 59) = 99 and solve for m.
Step-by-step explanation:
To write the equation for the given description, we need to break down the information provided.
The product of 8 and m less than 59 is equal to 99.
The phrase 'the product of 8 and m less than 59' can be written as 8(m - 59).
So, the equation is 8(m - 59) = 99.
To solve for m, we can distribute 8 into the parentheses: 8m - 472 = 99.
Next, we isolate the variable by adding 472 to both sides: 8m = 571.
Finally, we can solve for m by dividing both sides by 8: m = 71.375.