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if a number divided by 5 is increased by-28, the result is-10

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Solution

ifanumberdividedby5isincreasedby−28,theresultis−10

Solution

Thenumber:90
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:5x​+(−28)=−10
Solve for x,5x​+(−28)=−10:x=90
Thenumber:90

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