SOLUTION: When 2 less than a number n is increased by 70%, the result is 8.5. what is the original number.

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Question 792543: When 2 less than a number n is increased by 70%, the result is 8.5. what is
the original number.
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is your equation and you solve for n:
(n - 2) + 0.70 = 8.5