Question

14. eight less than four times a number 15. eight decreased by four times a number

Answer 1

Answer:

14. 8 < 4x

15. 8 - 4x

Step-by-step explanation:

Eight -> Number 8

Less than -> Inequality Words -> Less than sign (<)

Decreased -> Negative Words -> Subtract

Times -> Multiply

'A Number' -> A hidden variable -> Typically known as 'x'

Answer 2

Answer:

14:

4 × n - 8

15:

8 - 4 × n

Step-by-step explanation:

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1. For number 14, less than is a turn around word, so that means it goes at the end of the expression.

2. 4 times a number means multiplication, so you put that at the start. A number would equal n.

3. Your answer is 4 × n - 8.

1. For number 15, 8 decreased by is not a turn around word, so do not put it at the end.

2. 4 times a number, same thing as number 14 except PUT IT AT THE END.

3. Your answer is 8 - 4 × n

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