Answer :

42 less than (-42) the product of (multiply) 28 (28) and an unknown number (x) is (=) 154
28 times x-24=154
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multiplication
28 times x=28x
28x-42=154
add 42 to both sides
28x+42-42=154+42
28x=196
divide both sides by 28
x=7
the number is 7
28X-42=154
+42 +42
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28X = 196
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28 28
X = 7

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