SOLUTION: when seven times a number is decreased by 8 the result is 34. what is the number?

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Question 809586: when seven times a number is decreased by 8 the result is 34. what is the number?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39627)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The big part is to translate into symbolism.
7v-8=34, find v.

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