SOLUTION: nine times a number subtract 26 is 136?

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Question 881777: nine times a number subtract 26 is 136?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, JulietG:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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9n - 26 = 136
9n = 162
n = 18

Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x - 26 = 136
Add 26 to each side
9x = 162
Divide each side by 9
x = 18