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Twelve less than a product of a number and 6 is 60

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12 is the answer for the question
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Answer:

The number is 12

Explanation:

Step 1: Convert words into an expression

Twelve less than a product of a number and 6 is 60

(n * 6) - 12 = 60

Step 2: Solve for n

(n * 6) - 12 + 12 = 60 + 12

n * 6 / 6 = 72 / 6

n = 12

Answer: The number is 12

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