Question

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

Answer 1

The number is -18

Explanation:

If i understand the question, we can write an equation to solve:

5x - 18 - 4x = -36

x - 18 = -36 --- combine like terms

x = -18 --- add 18 to both sides

Check the answer:

5(-18) - 18 - 4(-18)

-36 = -36

Answer is correct