SOLUTION: If the sum of a number and 4 is decreased by 20 the result is 32

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Question 545811: If the sum of a number and 4 is decreased by 20 the result is 32
Answer by neatmath(302) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the number, then translate the words into an equation:

%28x%2B4%29-20=32

x%2B4-20=32

x-16=32

x=48

The number is 48.

We can check this:

48%2B4-20=32 ???

52-20=32 ???

32=32 ???

Yes, so the answer is correct.

The number is 48.

I hope this helps! :)