The difference of 5 times a number and 8 is 27. Write an equation to represent the statement.

Question

The difference of 5 times a number and 8 is 27. Write an equation to represent the statement.

Answer 1

The difference of 5 times a number and 8 is 27

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5 times a number is 5x

The difference of 5 times a number and 8 is 5x-8

 

5x-8=27

Answer 2

Hello Monique,

 

Let's break this problem down:

The DIFFERENCE (you know that this will be a subtraction sign) of 5 TIMES (a multiplication sign) a number (x) is 27. 

Put the pieces together and you get:

 

5x-8=27

 

I hope this helps!