Translate the sentence into an equation.

Two less than the product of 8 and a number equals 6.

Use the variable y for the unknown number.

The expression of the given statement is 8 y - 2 = 6.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, let the unknown number = y

Now, product of y and 8 = 8 times y = 8 y

Also, two less than the product = Product - 2

So, two less than the product of 8 and y = 8 y - 2

Now, this above expression is equivalent to 6.

⇒8 y - 2 = 6

Hence the expression of the given statement is 8 y - 2 = 6.