SOLUTION: A number increased by 36 is equal to the number divided by −26.

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Question 938323: A number increased by
36 is equal to the number divided by
−26.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+%2B+36+=+n%2F-26
(26/26)n + (1/26)n = -36
(27/26)n = -36
n = -(26/27)36 = -(26/3)4 = -34 2/3