The product of 7 and a number increased by 8, is 119. What is the number

Answer 1

Write the equation and solve for a (unknown number):

7 (a + 8) = 119

It is written this way because it said:

The product of 7 and a number increased by 8 (meaning 7 x a number increased by 8 ( a + 8) is (means equal to) 119.

Let me know if you still need help solving this. Most kids know how to after seeing the equation.

Hint to answer: It is a multiple of 3 =]