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How do you answer the difference between 12 and ten times a number is -28?
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∙ 12y ago
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Nakia Fritsch
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∙ 12y agoThe difference between two numbers should not be negative since "difference" is an absolute measure.
However, allowing for sloppy use of terminology,
12 - 10x = -28
Changing all signs: -12 + 10x = 28
Adding 12 to both sides: 10x = 40
Dividing both sides by 10: x = 4
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