SOLUTION: one fifth of a number decreased by 4 is equal to 6. Find the number

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Question 443668: one fifth of a number decreased by 4 is equal to 6. Find the number
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/5-4=6
x/5=10
x=50
check
50/5-4=6
10-4=6
ok