Answer :
Answer:
Number n increased by 18 = n +18
Number is 2 less than 5 times n= 5n -2
They are same => n +18 = 5n -2
Option B
[ n + 18 = 5n -2
18 +2 =5n - n
20 = 4n
n = 5
Lets check 5+18 = 5*5 - 2
23 = 23]
Answer:
Number n increased by 18 = n +18
Number is 2 less than 5 times n= 5n -2
They are same => n +18 = 5n -2
Option B
[ n + 18 = 5n -2
18 +2 =5n - n
20 = 4n
n = 5
Lets check 5+18 = 5*5 - 2
23 = 23]