12 less than 16 times a number is 2 less than the product of 10 and 15

Question

It is a two step equation 

Answer 1

16a - 12 + 2 = 10 * 15

A number (a) is multiplied by 16, and then take way 12, and that number is 2 less (so we add 2 to it to even it back out, or you can subtract 2 to the other side, whichever way you feel more comfortable) than the product (aka multiplying) 10 and 15.

 

Multiply 10 and 15:

16a - 12 + 2 = 150

Add 2:

16a - 10 = 150

Add 10 to both sides:

16a = 160

Divide both sides by 16, and you'll have your final answer.