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Rewrite as a mathematical equation and solve: 3 less than the product of 5 and a number is 42. Find the number.

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  1. 11 May, 12:41
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    5x-3=42. To solve you add three to both sides making the equation 5x=45. Then you divide both sides by five, and you get 9 as your answer.
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