Question

The sum of a number times 8 and 23 is at most 26.
Use the variable b for the unknown number

Answer 1

b ≤ 3/8

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be b.

Translating the word problem into an algebraic expression, we have;

8b + 23 ≤ 26

Rearranging the equation, we have;

8b ≤ 26 - 23

8b ≤ 3

Dividing both sides by 8, we have;

b ≤ 3/8