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The quotient of a number and -7, decreased by 2, is 10. Find the number.

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Let the required number be x

The quotient of a number and -7, decreased by 2, is 10

According to the above problem, we get


(x)/(( -7)) - 2 = 10 \\ (x)/(( - 7)) = 10 + 2 \\ (x)/(( - 7)) = 12 \\ x = ( - 7) * 12 \\ \boxed{x = - 84}

Therefore, the required number is -84.

  • -84 is the right answer.
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