SOLUTION: How do I write this into algebraic equation: the difference between eight times a number and seven more than five times the number

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Question 983118: How do I write this into algebraic equation: the difference between eight times a number and seven more than five times the number
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"the difference between eight times a number and seven more than five times the number" translates to 8x-%285x%2B7%29