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I think of a number, multiply it by 4, subtract 6 and then divide by 5. If the answer is 10, what is the original number?
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I think of a number, multiply it by 4, subtract 6 and then divide by 5. If the answer is 10, what is the original number?

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(4X - 6)/5 = 10

(4x - 6) = 50

4x = 56

X = 56/4

X = 14.
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