I think this is what you mean: (5n-18)-4n=-36 BUT
you could also mean this: 5(n-18)-4n=-36.
You choose and then solve the appropriate equation!
Kayla L.
asked • 01/11/19Five times a number decreased by 18 minus 4 times the same number is -36. What is the number?
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Lauren H. answered • 01/11/19
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5x - 18 - 4x = -36
x - 18 = - 36
x = -18
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