If 5 times a number is decreased by 2, the result is 18. What is the number?

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If 5 times a number is decreased by 2, the result is 18. What is the number?
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If 5 times a number is decreased by 2, the result is 18. What is the number?
  • Algebraic Equations – The question tests the ability to set up and solve a linear equation based on a verbal statement.
  • Operations with Equations – It assesses the understanding of performing operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to isolate the variable.
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