Question

Six more than the product of a number and 8 is equal to 7.

Answer 1

`= >( x * 8) + 6 = 7`

`= > 8x= 7 - 6`

`= > 8x = 1`

`= > x = (1)/(8)`

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let the number be 'x'

x*8 + 6 = 7

8x + 6 = 7

8x = 7 - 6

8x = 1

x = 1/8