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The product of 18 and 5 less than a number is 162
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The product of 18 and 5 less than a number is 162

User Anvesh Checka
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so product means multiply
les than means minus
product of 18 and 5 less than a number means
18 times (x-5)
is 162
equals
18(x-5)=162
divide both siddes by 18
x-5=9
add 5
x=14

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