SOLUTION: 5 times a number decreased by 18 minues 4 times the same number is -36. what is the number?

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Question 521155: 5 times a number decreased by 18 minues 4 times the same number is -36. what is the number?
Answer by geometryworm7271(30) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-18-4x=-36
x-18=-36
x-18=-36-18
x=54