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I'm thinking of a number. If you multiply it by 5 and then subtract 24, you will get -44. What is my number?

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Basically the answer is -4. I think he/she (who and before me..) forgot to insert a negative sign:))
I'm thinking of a number. If you multiply it by 5 and then subtract 24, you will get-example-1
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

let y = the number

y x 5 - 24 = -44

y x 5 = -44 + 24

y x 5 = 20

y = 20/5

y = 4

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