SOLUTION: five times a number decreased by 18 minus 4 times the same number is -36

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Question 798431: five times a number decreased by 18 minus 4 times the same number is -36
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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5n - 18 - 4n = -36


n = -36 + 18


n = -18