Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

The sum of 8 times a number and 9 is 2.
Use the variable for the unknown number.

Answer 1

x=-0.875

Explanation:

Into an equasion it would be: 8•x+9=2

Let's solve for x:

1. 8x+9=2

2. 8x=2-9

3. 8x=-7

4. x=-0.875