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the number is negative 23 
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Short answer: -23

Why?

First, write the answer in equation form. ==> 5 + x = -18 Then, subtract both sides by 5 to get your answer. (-18 - 5 ==> -23Check: -23 + 5 ==> -18. x = -23

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