monsterhigh1158
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  • 08-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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If 4 is subtracted from twice a number, the result is 10 less than the number
Find the number

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cdanielowicz
cdanielowicz cdanielowicz
  • 08-11-2018
Set up this scenario as an equation:

2x - 4 = x - 10

Solve for x:

2x - 4 = x - 10
2x = x - 6
x = -6

The number is -6.

Hope this helps!!!!
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Mareska95
Mareska95 Mareska95
  • 08-11-2018

2x - 4 = x - 10

x = - 6

Hope this helps!

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