six less than the product of 8 and a number equals 4

Answer 1

You can set up the words into an equation:

Six less than a product of 8 and a number (let's say x) = 4

That translates to 8x - 6 = 4

The 8x shows the product of 8 and a number. Then you subtract 6 to show the 6 less than 8x part.

Then you can use algebra to solve for x

Answer 2

Ok so we can call "a number" x. So then we know 8*x-6, since we say 6 less than a product of 8 and a number, x. Then we say that expression is equal to 4. 8x-6=4

8x=10

x=10/8