SOLUTION: five times a certain number is the same as the number decreased by 52. find the number.

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Question 503228: five times a certain number is the same as the number decreased by 52. find the number.
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Let the number be x.
5x=x-52
4x = -52
x = -52/4
x = -13

Check:
5(-13)=-65
and
-13 -52 = -65

So yes, both sides match. x=-13
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