expression for 'the product of a number and -8'

[Conman]

algebra expressions, I am supposed to write an example of --the product of a number and -8.What do they mean ? and

 

[stapel]

algebra expressions.... What do they mean?

It is unfortunate that this was not covered in class or in your textbook. :shock:

Unfortunately, we cannot reasonably provide here the missing hours of instruction.

Fortunately, there are loads of lessons available online. :wink:

. . . . .Google results for "translating expressions algebra"

Pick a few online lessons, and dig in! It's kinda fun!

Eliz.

 

[Conman]

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Well I was actually wondering if I was right at all, I had x + -8. Is this even close ? Cause otherwise I am totally lost. Thanx

 

[stapel]

I had x + -8. Is this even close ? Cause otherwise I am totally lost.

Sorry, but no: "product" does not mean "adding".

So please follow the link (provided earlier) and study at least two or three of the lessons listed. And have fun! :wink:

Eliz.

 

[Conman]

OOOHHHHH !

I get it now, x x -8, or I guess you write it x * -8 . Right ?? I thought the word "and" meant to add, I wasn't reading it right. That first web sight on the list you sent me was great. Thankyou !

 

[Denis]

Re: OOOHHHHH !

I get it now, x x -8, or I guess you write it x * -8 . Right ??

Yes; usually shown this way: -8x
a+b
a-b
a/b (division)
ab (multiplication: a times b)