8less than the product of - 3 and a number is greater than - 26

When the problem says "a number," it's referring to a variable, commonly x. With this knowledge, we can make an equation out of this:

-3x - 8 > -26

If we add 8 to both sides, much like how fractions work, the statement still works:

-3x - 8 + 8 > -26 + 8

-3x > -18

Now, we divide both sides by -3. Because we are dividing by a negative, the sign flips:

x < 6

Therefore, x < 6.

Hope this helps! :)

To find the percentage of a number, first, convert it to a decimal and then multiply. 

To convert a percentage to a decimal, move the decimal point over 2 spaces to the left. That makes 80% = 0.80

Then multiply 0.80 by 30.

0.80 • 30 = 24

Peggy got 24 questions correct.