SOLUTION: when two is subtracted from one-forth of a number the result is 17. What is the original number
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Question 506685: when two is subtracted from one-forth of a number the result is 17. What is the original number
Answer by jennywecas(28) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/4)x-2=17
(1/4)x=19
x=19*4
x=76
your original number is 76
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