Question

1. Write and solve an equation for the following statement: Eight less than one-third of a number,

Answer 1

Answer: (1/3)x - 8

Explanation:

one - third means 1/3

one - third of a number means (1/3)x

( x being the number )

Eight less means -8

Eight less than 1/3 of an number is (1/3)x - 8