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What number decreased by 40 is 5 times that number?

User Sock
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Answer:

-10

Explanation:

Let the number be x

x - 40 = 5x

4x = -40

x = -10

User Rehan Yousaf
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Answer:

-10

Explanation:

Let the number be x

x - 40 = 5x

⇒ -40 = 5x - x

⇒ 4x = -40

⇒ x = -40/4

⇒ x = -10

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