SOLUTION: Two less than five times a number is 18. Which equation could be used to find the number?
2x - 5 = 18
5(x - 2) = 18
-2(5x) = 18
5x - 2 = 18
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Question 403397: Two less than five times a number is 18. Which equation could be used to find the number?
2x - 5 = 18
5(x - 2) = 18
-2(5x) = 18
5x - 2 = 18
Answer by sofiyac(983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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