SOLUTION: Type the equation 1) A number increased by 12 is less than 25. 2) The difference between 6 times a number and 8.

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Question 1182339: Type the equation
1) A number increased by 12 is less than 25.
2) The difference between 6 times a number and 8.

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1) A number increased by 12 is less than 25.
let the number be x
increased by 12
so number is x+12
this number is less than 25
x+12<25


2) The difference between 6 times a number and 8.
Let number be x
6 times anumber
6*x =6x
difference of this number and 8
6x-8