SOLUTION: one fourth of a number decreased by 10 is -50

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Question 220745: one fourth of a number decreased by 10 is -50
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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one fourth of a number decreased by 10 is -50
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Equation:
(1/4)x-10 = -50
(1/4)x = -40
x = -160
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Cheers,
Stan H.