SOLUTION: A number decreased by 20 equals 36. Find the number
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Question 549916: A number decreased by 20 equals 36. Find the number
Answer by prateekagrawal(56) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be x.
then
x-20 = 36
Add 20 in both the sides,
x-20+20= 36+20
x= 56.
so, 56 is that number.
check 56-20 =36.
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