SOLUTION: What number gives a result of −4 when 10 is subtracted from the quotient of the number and 4?

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Question 1184439: What number gives a result of −4 when 10 is subtracted from the quotient of the number and 4?
Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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Your starting equation is 


    x%2F4+-+10 = -4.


Solve it step by step


    x%2F4 = -4 + 10


    x%2F4 = 6


    x = 6*4 = 24.


ANSWER.  The number is 24.


CHECK.  Make the check on your own to convince yourselves and to confirm that the found number of 24 SATISFIES the problem's requirements.


Solved.