SOLUTION: one fourth of a number, decreased by 10, is -50. find the number

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Question 240987: one fourth of a number, decreased by 10, is -50. find the number
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one fourth of a number, decreased by 10, is -50
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%28%281%2F4%29x%29-10=-50
%28%281%2F4%29x%29=-50%2B10
x=-40%2A4
x=-160
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Done! :)