Question

What is the expression and value of “six less than nine times the sum of a number and eight” when n = 5? 9 (n + 8) minus 6; when n = 5, the value is 111. 6 minus 9 (n + 8); when n = 5, the value is 111. 9 (n) + 8 minus 6; when n = 5, the value is 47. 6 minus 9 (n) + 8; when n = 5, the value is 47.

Answer 1

Answer:

See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

9(n+8)-6

n=5

9(5+8)-6

9(13)-6

117-6

111

A sum is the answer to an addition expression or equation.

When one refers to "less than", they mean the number is "less than" the entirety of the expression or equation.

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