Question

2. The best way to mathematically write the phrase

"eighteen increased by seven times a number is eight” is:
18 + 7n = 8
18 + 7 + n=8
7n + 18 = 8

Answer 1

Answer: 18+7n=8

Explanation:

“Eighteen increased by” is 18+
“Seven times a number” is 7(n) or 7n
“Is eight” is =8

Just remember to break up the phrase into segments and remember when to use the correct operators.

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

18+7n=8

Explanation:

18

increased by means +

7 times a number

18+ 7n

is means equal

18+7n=8