SOLUTION: 10 less than a number is -5

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Question 994440: 10 less than a number is -5

Answer by Timnewman(323)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be x,
x-10=-5
x=-5+10
x=5
The number is 5

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