Question

Two is equal to 4 less than 3 times a certain number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

$2$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let $x$ be that certain number.

Two is equal to 4 less than 3 times $x$

$2=3x-4$

$2+4=3x$

$6=3x$

$6/3=3x/3$

$2=x$

That certain number is $2$.

Answer 2

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

2=3x-4

6=3x

x=2