Question

Ten less than a number x is equivalent to 32

Answer 1

When expressions are equivalent, the expressions have the same value. The number is 43

Given that:

$x \to$ number

10 less than x means:

$x - 10$

The number is equivalent to 32.

This means

$x - 10 =32$

Collect like terms

$x = 32 + 10$

$x = 42$

Hence, the number is 42

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