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Paul was thinking of a number. Paul adds 10, then divides by 2 to get an answer of -13. What was the original number?

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Answer:

-36

Explanation:

(x+10)/2 = -13

-13 times 2= -26

-26-10= -36

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-36+10= -26

-26/2= -13

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Answer:

I believe its -36

Explanation:

-36+10=-26

-26/2= -13

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