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

Algebra ->  Sequences-and-series -> SOLUTION: Five times a number decreased by minus 18 4 times the same number is -36. what is the number?      Log On


   

Question 986051: Five times a number decreased by minus 18 4 times the same number is -36. what is the number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five times a number decreased by minus 184 times the same number is -36.
what is the number?
-------------
Equation:
5x - -184x = -36
----------
189x = -36
------
x = -0.19
-----------
Cheers,
Stan H.
-------------