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Does anyone know the answer to this and how to solve it?

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

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Answer:

-160

Step-by-step explaination:

-50 + 10 = -40

1/4 of what equals -40?

-160

So,

-160 x 1/4 = -40

-40 - 10 = -50

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User Hserge
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Answer:

X=-160

Explanation:

User Frastel
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