jennahlederman jennahlederman
  • 24-05-2022
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the quotient of a number and -4, less 8 is negative 42. what is the number?

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sarah5492 sarah5492
  • 24-05-2022

Answer:

136

Step-by-step explanation:

(x/-4)-8=-42

Add 8 to both sides

(x/-4)= -34

Multiply both sides by -4

x=136

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Аноним Аноним
  • 24-05-2022

Answer:

136.

Step-by-step explanation:

x/-4 - 8 = -42

x/-4 = -42 + 8 = -34

x/-4 = -34

x = -34 *-4  

= 136

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