Question

What is one fourth of a number decreased by 10,is -50
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Answer 1

`x=-160`

Explanation:

One-fourth of a number decreased by 10 is -50. Find the number.

`(1)/(4)x-10=-50`

First, add 10 to both sides:

`(1)/(4)x-10+10=-50+10\\\\(1)/(4)x=-40`

Then, divide each side by
`(1)/(4)`:

`(1)/(4)x/{(1)/(4)}=-40/{(1)/(4)}\\\\x=-40*{(4)/(1)}\\\\x=-160`

Answer 2

1/4x - 10 = -50

1/4x = one forth of a number

-10 is decreased by 10

= -50 means is -50