Let the Number be : Z
Given : 4 less than the number is 1 more than 2 times the number
(Z - 4) - 1 = 2Z
Z - 4 - 1 = 2Z
Z - 5 = 2Z
2Z - Z = -5
Z = -5
Hence, the required number is -5
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