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If a number divided by −47 is increased by −37, the result is 32. What is the number?

Solution

I f a n u mb er d i v i d e d b y - 47 i s in cre a se d b y - 37, t h e res u lt i s 32. Wha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : - 3243

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{x}{- 47} + (- 37) = 32

Solve for

x, \frac{x}{- 47} + (- 37) = 32 : x = - 3243

The number : - 3243

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