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The product of 16 and 4 less than a number is 208. find the number

The product of 16 and 4 less than a number is 208. find the number
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The product of 16 and 4 less than a number is 208. find the number

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Make an equation.

16 * (n - 4) = 208

Distribute 16:

16n - 64 = 208

Add 64 to both sides:

16n = 272

Divide 16 to both sides:

n = 17
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