Write an equation to find the number. Solve. Twenty-four less than 4 times a number is equal to 30 more than -2 times the number

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Furkat [3]

3 years ago

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Write an equation to find the number. Solve. Twenty-four less than 4 times a number is equal to 30 more than -2 times the number

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Mathematics

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vova2212 [387] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-28T08:09:35+03:00

vova2212 [387]3 years ago

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Let's call the number x
4x - 24 = -2x + 30
+ 2x
6x - 24 = 30
+ 24
6x = 54
÷ 6
x = 9

So x is 9, and the equation is 4x - 24 = -2x + 30, I hope this helps!

Amanda [17] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-28T06:41:02+03:00

Amanda [17]3 years ago

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4x - 24 = -2x + 30

4x + 2x = 30 + 24
6x = 54
x = 9

answer: the number is 9