61 times a number minus 83 is equal to -59 less than a number
write equation
61n - 83 = n - 59
is -61 less than or equal to x
Let's assume the number as 'x'.
61 times the number, which is 61x, minus 83, is equal to -59 less than the number, which is x-59.
Therefore, the equation is:
61x - 83 = x - 59
To write the equation for the given problem, let's assign a variable to the unknown number. Let's call the number "x."
The phrase "61 times a number" can be translated to 61x.
The phrase "minus 83" indicates that we need to subtract 83 from the product of 61 and the number. So, we have 61x - 83.
The phrase "is equal to" indicates that we need to set this expression equal to something.
The phrase "-59 less than a number" can be translated to x - 59.
Putting everything together, we have the equation:
61x - 83 = x - 59