Use a cyclical alphabetic encrypting code that shifts the letters the stated number of positions to decode the encrypted message. 18 positions: XJAWFV AF FWWV
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In this case, we are told to shift the letters 18 positions. So, if we take the first letter of the encrypted message, 'X', and shift it 18 positions back in the alphabet, we get 'H'. If we do this for the entire message, we get: X -> H J -> Z A -> S W -> E F Show more…
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