Answer:
The algebraic expression is: [tex]8x-5=-1[/tex]
the number is: [tex]\mathbf{x=\frac{1}{2}}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Translating "Five less than eight times a number is equal to -1" into algebraic expression
Let the number = x
[tex]8x-5=-1[/tex]
Now solving the expression to find value of x
[tex]8x-5=-1\\Add\:5\:on\:both\:sides\\8x-5+5=-1+5\\8x=4\\x=\frac{4}{8}\\x=\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
So, the number is: [tex]\mathbf{x=\frac{1}{2}}[/tex]
