SOLUTION: ten less than one-third a number is equal to -38. find the number

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Question 349917: ten less than one-third a number is equal to -38. find the number
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
just translate into numbers
%281%2F3%29n-10=-38
solve for n
%281%2F3%29n=-28added 10
n=-84 multiplied by 3