Question

Choose the student who correctly used translation to write an equation. The product of eight and a number is forty-eight. Mercedes’ work 8 + m = 48 Taran’s work 8t = 48 Kevin’s work 8 ÷ k = 48

Answer 1

Taran’s Work

Explanation:

Product of 8 = 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96

8 x ? = 48

48 divided by 8 = 6

Mercede’s Work

8 + m = 48

8 + 6 = 48 INCORRECT

Taran’s Work

8t = 48

8(6) = 48 CORRECT

Kevin’s Work

8 / 6 = 48 INCORRECT

Answer 2

Taran's work is correct.

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

The product of a number and 8 is 8x.

We are told the product equals 48, so we get

8x = 48

Taran's work is correct.