SOLUTION: a number when subtracted from 25 equals to it's one-fourth.Find the number

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Question 624850: a number when subtracted from 25 equals to it's one-fourth.Find the number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

a numberhighlight%28x%29 when subtracted from 25 equals to it's one-fourth

   25+-+x+=+x%2F4

       25+=+%285%2F4%29x

        20 = x