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

(5x - 18) - 4x = -36

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

5x − 18 − 4x = −36

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5x − 18 − 4x = −36

5x + −18 + −4x = −36

(5x + −4x) + (−18) = −36 (Combine Like Terms):

x + −18 = −36

x − 18 = −36

Step 2: Add 18 to both sides.

x − 18 + 18 = −36 + 18

x = −18

> x = -18 is the number

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