Question

Translate each of the following into algebraic expressions:

8 times a number, x, decreased by y

Answer 1

8 times a number = 8x
x= this is itself and algebraic expression
decreased by y= -y

Answer 2

@Guez Do you get this?

Answer 3

I understand the whole concept but this question is confusing.

Answer 4

Let the number be 'x'.
8 times number=8*x=8x
now it is decreased by y=-y

8(x)-y

Answer 5

Thanks! I understand a little more now.

Answer 6

yw :)