SOLUTION: product of a number increased by 10 and 4 equals 22

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Question 377670: product of a number increased by 10 and 4 equals 22
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the number

Write as we Read***

(x + 10)*4 = 22

solving for x

4x + 40 = 22

4x = -18

x = -18/4  Or -9/2

CHECKING our Answer***

%28-9%2F2+%2B+20%2F2%29%2A4+=+%28-11%2F2%29%2A4+=+22

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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product of a number increased by 10 and 4 equals 22
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Equation:
4(x+10) = 22
x+10 = 22/4
x = 11/2 - 10
x = 11/2 - 20/2
x = -9/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.