Question

Please help!

Translate the following into a algebraic equation:

Eight more then the difference of a number and sixteen.

(Variable is X)

Answer 1

let’s start out by breaking down the equation

1. eight more than. we know this must mean we are adding 8, so (+ 8)

2. the difference of a number and sixteen. we know the number (x) and 16 are being subtracting as indicated by the word difference, so (x-16)

now let’s combine them (x-16) + 8

let’s set it equal to 0, just to confirm it is correct.
(x-16) +8 = 0
x-16 = -8
x = 8

so substituting x for 8 in the translation: (8-16) + 8 = 0
-8 +8=0

it is correct! :)