Seven times the sum of a number and 8 equals 3

Answer 1

Solution:

7 times the sum of an unknown number x and 8 is equal to 3. The sum of a number x and 8 are grouped in one expression (x + 8) and this algebraic expression can be written as

7 times (x+8) equal 3 or in algebraic terms 7(x+8) = 3