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18 less than the product of 33 and a number is 180

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represent 'a number' as x

18 less than (-18) the product of 33 and a number (product is multiplcation so 33 times x or 33x) is (=) 180 (180)

-18+33x=180
add 18 to both sides
33x=198
divide both sides by 33
x=6

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