Question 1146579
(0.5n - (-4)) - 10 = 4
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(0.5n + 4) - 10 = 4
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0.5n - 6 = 4
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0.5n = 10
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n = 20
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The number is 20.
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Check it:
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Half of 20 is 10.
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The distance between 10 and -4 is 14.
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14 minus 10 is 4.
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You can also set it up this way:
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(-4 - 0.5n) - 10 = 4
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-4 - 0.5n - 10 = 4
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-14 - 0.5n = 4
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-0.5n = 18
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n = -36
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The number is -36.
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Check it:
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Half of -36 is -18.
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The distance between -18 and -4 is 14.
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14 minus 10 is 4.
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<b>So...there are two answers...20 and -36.</b>