document.write( "Question 96654: \"What is the number of slices of pizza left from an 8-slice pizza after you have eaten some slices?\". i need an expression for this word problem please. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #70345 by ptaylor(2198) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x=number of slices eaten--------ok\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Then it follows that 8-x=number of slices left\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x=0, then 8 slices are left \n" ); document.write( "x=1, then 7 slices left \n" ); document.write( "x=2, then 6 slices left \n" ); document.write( "etc.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps---ptaylor \n" ); document.write( " |