Q. 2.20 - Elementary Algebra

Question

$\text{Translate and solve}:\text{The difference of 7a and 6a is -8}.$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The translated equation is $7a-6a=-8$ and the solution for the given equations is
$a=-8$

Step 1. Given information

$$\begin{gathered} Given:\text{The difference of 7a and 6a is -8}. \\ We have to \text{Translate and solve} \end{gathered}$$

Step 2. Explanation

$\begin{array}{l}\text{Now translate.}\\ \Rightarrow \text{The difference of 7a and 6a is -8}.\\ \Rightarrow 7a-6a=-8\\ \text{Simplify}\\ \Rightarrow 7a-6a=-8\\ \Rightarrow a=-8\end{array}$