8 times a number $p$ is $x$ less than a number $ y $. Express this statement using literal numbers, numbers and sign of basic operations.

Given:

8 times a number $p$ is $x$ less than a number \( y \).

To do:

We have to express the given statement using literal numbers, numbers and sign of basic operations.

Solution:

8 times a number $p=8\times p=8p$.

$x$ less than a number \( y \)$=y-x$

8 times a number $p$ is $x$ less than a number \( y \).

This implies,

$8p=y-x$
Therefore, 8 times a number $p$ is $x$ less than a number \( y \) is $8p=y-x$.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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