What’s 2 less than 5 times a number, increased by 8?

Question

I don’t understand how to write i don’t know if I write 5x+8-2 or 5x-2+8

Answer 1

Let X be the number.

5 times that number is 5X

2 less than 5 times the number is 5X - 2

2 less than 5 times the number, increased by 8 is (5X - 2) + 8 = 5X - 2 + 8 = 5X + 6