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  • 23-08-2021
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One-fourth of a number decreased by 12 is 6. Find the number.​

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Chip35
Chip35 Chip35
  • 23-08-2021

Answer: 1/4n-12=6

1n/4-12=6

n=72

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 23-08-2021

Answer:

72

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be n , then

[tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] n - 12 = 6 ( multiply through by 4 to eliminate the fraction )

n - 48 = 24 ( add 48 to both sides )

n = 72

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