Question

Six less than the product of 8 and a number equals 5

Answer 1

$\huge\boxed{8x-6=5}$

$\huge\boxed{x=\frac{11}{8}}$

Let's start with "the product of $8$ and a number". I will use $x$ to represent the number. $8x$

"Six less than" $-6$

"equals $5$" $=5$

Now put it all together. $\boxed{8x-6=5}$

Now I will solve for $x$. Add $6$ on both sides of the equation. $8x=11$

Now, divide both sides of the equation by $8$. $\boxed{x=\frac{11}{8}}$