5. Anumber is 6 less than the product of \( x \) and \( p \). Find the number

To find the number based on the given information, let's break down the statement step by step. **Given Statement:** "A number is 6 less than the product of \( x \) and \( p \)." **Let's Define:** - Let the **number** be represented by \( N \). **Translating the Statement into an Equation:** 1. **Product of \( x \) and \( p \):** This can be written as \( x \times p \) or simply \( xp \). 2. **6 less than the product:** To indicate "6 less than," we subtract 6 from the product. **Putting it all together:** \[ N = (x \times p) - 6 \] \[ N = xp - 6 \] **Final Answer:** \[ \boxed{N = xp - 6} \] This equation shows that the number \( N \) is equal to the product of \( x \) and \( p \) minus 6.