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The number = 9

Working:


n - 5 = 13 - n


(+ 5 on both sides)


n = 18 - n


(+ n on both sides)


n + n = 18


= 2n = 18


(divide both sides by 2)


n = 9


So...


9 - 5 = 13 - 9


(9 - 5 = 4)


(13 - 9 = 4)

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