Question

Write an equation to match each statement. Then solve. #1) 8 less than a number x is -12. #2) 15 more than a number k is 2. #3) A number divided by -7 is -20. #4) The product of 5/8 and a number is -20.

Answer 1

#1) x-8= -12
#2) 15+k= 2
#3) x/-7= -20
#4) (5/8)(x)= -20

The / in #2 means to divide and the ( ) mean to multiply