8 less than a is 6 more than c. This, c expressed in term of a is?

Question

1.) a-8/6

2.) a-2

3.) a-14

4.) 2-a

Answer 1

This calls for a system of equations!

1) break down every part of the question into mathematical expressions:

8 less than a: a - 8

is: this means that we need an equal sign between the two expressions

6 more than c: c + 6

2) now put the expression together

a - 8 = c + 6

3) the problem asks what c is in terms of a. This means simplify the equation so that c is equal to the other values of the expression

a - 8 = c + 6

a - 8 - 6 = c

a - 14 = c

Thus, the answer is a - 14

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