SOLUTION: I am thinking of a number that if I subtract 150 and add 43, the result is 270. What number am I thinking of?

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Question 554351: I am thinking of a number that if I subtract 150 and add 43, the result is 270. What number am I thinking of?

Answer by Tutor77(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-150+43=270
x-701=270
Now, add 701 to the -701, so x could be by itself.
x=971