Question

Thirty three less than a number is 18. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

51

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Given that x - 33 = 18

x = 18 + 33

x = 51

Answer 2

We are looking for a new number which is 18 less than 33.

We will get the new number by subtracting 18 from 33.

We write it down as:

33-18=15

And finally the solution for: What number is 18 less than 33?

is 15