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Five less than a number is equal to 13 decreased by the number?
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∙ 14y ago
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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