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What number gives a result of -4 when 10 is subtracted from the quotient of the number and 5
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What number gives a result of -4 when 10 is subtracted from the quotient of the number and 5

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assuming the equation would be

10 - x/5 = -4

you can solve for x

multiply both sides

50 - x = -20

move 50 to the other side

-x = -20-50

-x=-70

or x=70
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