Question

Seven less than the product of two and number is 18

Answer 1

In case of two different numbers

Xy-7=18
In this case as question is not sure what exactly have to be determined,one can also use hit and trail method .

Answer 2

12.5

Explanation:

Let the number be n

2n - 7 = 18

2n = 18 + 7

2n = 25

n = 25/2

n = 12.5