Eight less than the product of two and a number xxx.
2x-8
2x-8
X= 7
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the product of two and a number x ... 2x
8 less than that ... 2x-8
2x-8
To find eight less than the product of two and a number, you need to multiply the number by two first and then subtract eight from the result.
Let's call the number "xxx" as "n" for simplicity.
The expression "eight less than the product of two and a number xxx" can be written in mathematical terms as:
2n - 8
So, if you have the value of the number "n" or "xxx," you can substitute it into the expression to find the result.