Let n is the unknown number <span>the product of 23 and an unknown : 23n </span><span>85 less than the product of 23 and an unknown number: 23n - 85 </span><span>85 less than the product of 23 and an unknown number is 191: 23n - 85 = 191 </span> answer: equation: 23n - 85 = 191