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When a number is subtracted from 36, the result is 4 more than the product of 5 and 6. What is the number?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 5

(Explanation would be appreciated)

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Make sure to interpret the question correctly. To begin, let's figure out the product of 5 and 6.


5(6) = 30


Because the result is 4 more than 30, add 4.


30 + 4 = 34


So now when we subtract the numbers from 36, the answer should be 34.


36 - 2 = 34

36 - 4 = 32

36 - 3 = 33

36 - 5 = 31


The answer is A, 2.

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