what is 8 less than the product of 3 and y is 2 written as an algebraic expression

Answer 1

think about what you know. first it has to equal 2. "Product" means multiply. So the product of 3 and y is 3y. Lastly you know that it is 8 less so that means subtract. Putting it all together gives:

2 = 3y - 8 or 3y - 8 = 2 these are called algebraic expressions or equations.