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The product of a number and 3 less than the number is 18. Find the number

The product of a number and 3 less than the number is 18. Find the number-example-1
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Answer: n = 6 or n = -3

Explanation:

n(n-3)=18

n^2 - 3n = 18

n^2 - 3n - 18 = 0

n = 6 or n = -3

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