morgangarnes
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  • 25-03-2016
  • Mathematics
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The product of 51 and a number less than 427 is 185.

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SchwarzschildRadius
SchwarzschildRadius SchwarzschildRadius
  • 25-03-2016
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.

[tex]n= 423\frac{19}{51} [/tex]
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unknown111888 unknown111888
  • 27-01-2022

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.

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