Question

Write As an equation

Answer 1

Answer: 8 + x =20

Step-by-step explanation: eight more than a number means 8 more than meaning plus, a number. So this is saying that 8 more than what ever that number is, will equal 20. We say x in the equation because x can be see as “the number”.

x = “the number” = 12

This is because 8 more than 12 is 20...

So 8 more than a number = 8 + x = 20

Answer 2

x + 8 = 20

Explanation:

Using the keywords;

'more than' (addition)

'a number' which we can consider a variable

and 'equals'