SOLUTION: Hello, I need help solving and writing an equation for this problem: A number is decreased by 45. The result is then divided by 12. Then 20 is added to this new result t

Question 91527: Hello,

I need help solving and writing an equation for this problem:

A number is decreased by 45. The result is then divided by 12. Then 20 is added to this new result to give a final result of 25. What is the number?

Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A number is decreased by 45. The result is then divided by 12. Then 20 is added to this new result to give a final result of 25. What is the number?
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Let the number be "x".
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EQUATION:
[(x-45)/12]+20 = 25
(x-45)/12 = 5
x-45 = 60
x = 105
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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