Sure, let's break down the process step by step.
1. Identify the value of [tex]\( a \)[/tex]:
- In this scenario, we have [tex]\( a = 7 \)[/tex].
2. Calculate the product of [tex]\( a \)[/tex] and 3:
- We need to multiply [tex]\( a \)[/tex] by 3.
- Thus, [tex]\( 7 \times 3 = 21 \)[/tex].
3. Decrease the product by 8:
- Next, we subtract 8 from the product we calculated in the previous step.
- So, [tex]\( 21 - 8 = 13 \)[/tex].
Therefore, the product of [tex]\( a \)[/tex] and 3, when decreased by 8, equals 13.
In conclusion:
- The product of [tex]\( a \)[/tex] and 3 is [tex]\( 21 \)[/tex].
- When this product is decreased by 8, the result is [tex]\( 13 \)[/tex].
