The product of 51 and a number less than 427 is 185.
So,
"The product of 51"
51
"and a number less than 427"
427 - n
"is 185."
= 185
51 (427 - n) = 185
Distribute.
21,777 - 51n = 185
Subtract 21,777 from both sides.
-51n = -21,592
Divide both sides by -51.
\(n= 423\frac{19}{51}\)
Answer:
So,
"The product of 51"
51
"and a number less than 427"
427 - n
"is 185."
= 185
51 (427 - n) = 185
Distribute.
21,777 - 51n = 185
Subtract 21,777 from both sides.
-51n = -21,592
Divide both sides by -51.