(3 + -8) - 8
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How do you write half a number decreased by 8 is equal to the sum of the number and 14
The expression "eight decreased by three times the sum of a number and six" can be represented as 8 - 3(x + 6). To simplify, first distribute the -3 to both terms inside the parentheses to get 8 - 3x - 18. Combining like terms gives us -3x - 10 as the final simplified expression.
It depends on how the statement is read. If there's a pause after 'three', it's... (n - 3)(n + 8) Otherwise, it's... n - 3(n + 8)
Watch closely:The sum of 'n' and '8' is written as (n + 8).
8 + 3 = 11 8 x 3 = 24 The two numbers are therefore 8 and 3.