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What is the equation for 5 less than the product of six and a number is 27

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we have to work backwards "is" means = so what we will have =27

The product of 6 and a number. product means multiply so 6*x or 6x

5 less than. less means subtract. so it will be -5

The final equation is 6x-5=27

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