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Julio says,"If you subtract 15 from my number and multiply the difference by -7,the result is -175." What is Julios number

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Answer: 40

Explanation:

Assume Julio's number is x.

The expression would be:

-7 * (x - 15) = -175

x - 15 = -175/-7

x = -175/-7 + 15

x = 40

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