HOA P. answered • 09/19/20
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Let Number = x
5x-18-4x=-36
x-18=-36
x=-36+18
x=-18
Alana L.
asked • 09/18/20Five times a number decreased by 18 minus 4 times the same number is -36
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Patrick B. answered • 09/18/20
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5x - 18 - 4x = -36
x - 18 = -36
x = -18
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5x - (18-4x) = -36
5x - 18 + 4x = -36
9x - 18 = -36
9x = -18
x = -2
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