The value of the unknown number x will be 6.
What is an expression?
Expression in maths is defined as the collection of the numbers variables and functions by using signs like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Numbers (constants), variables, operations, functions, brackets, punctuation, and grouping can all be represented by mathematical symbols, which can also be used to indicate the logical syntax's order of operations and other features.
Given that eight times, the difference between seven and a number is 8. The number will be calculated as below:-
Let the number be x then the expression will be written as:
8 ( 7 - x ) = 8
56 - 8x = 8
8x = 56 - 8
8x = 48
x = 48 / 8
x = 6
Therefore, the value of the unknown number x will be 6.
The complete question is given below:-
Eight times, the difference between seven and a number is 8. what is the number?
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