108 times a, reduced by 147 is k subtracted from 56

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108 times a, reduced by 147 is k subtracted from 56

Take this algebraic expression in pieces:

Step 1: 108 times a:
108a

Step 2: Reduced by means subtract, so we subtract 47 from 108a:
108a - 47

Step 3: ksubtracted from 56:
56 - k

Step 4: The phrase is means equal to, so we set 108a - 47 equal to 56 - k
108a - 47 = 56 - k