Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.8 Using Equations to Solve Application Problems - 9.8 Exercises - Page 686: 2

Answer

x + (-8) or -8 +x

Work Step by Step

The sum of a number and -8 Let the number be x Sum x and -8 x + (-8) or -8 +x
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