Question

Seven less than the product of 8 and a number equals 4

Answer 1

11/8 or 1 3/8 or 1.375

Explanation:

From the information given by the question, we can form an equation:

Let us call the number 'n'

8 × n - 7 = 4

We then move the 7 to the other side, changing it from minus to plus:

8 × n = 4 + 7

So,

8 × n = 11

We divide both sides by 8, to leave n on one side of the equation.

n = 11/8

Therefore, n = 11/8 or 1 3/8 or 1.375