Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.
The difference of a number times
8
and
4
is equal to
5
.
Use the variable
x
for the unknown number.

Answer 1

first you look into my eyes and stare into my soul

Answer 2

and then you analyze the values

Answer 3

When it says "a number" you can use a variable because we don't know what the number is.

Answer 4

"a number" times # will look like this

2x (just an example)

Remember these terms:

Difference = subtraction
Product = multiplication
Sum = addition
Divided into/Quotient = division

Answer 5

Using this method and the power of love, you will find your way to the solution.

Answer 6

Must have scared the user away :P