2 years ago

A number times four is six less than twice the number find the number

Mathematics

2 answers:

icang [17]2 years ago

6 0

Answer:

The number is -3

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let's translate the statement into an equation.

4x = 2x - 6

Step 1: Subtract 2x from both sides.

$4x-2x=2x-6-2x$
$2x=-6$

Step 2: Divide both sides by 2.

$2x/2 = -6/2$
$x=-3$

Therefore, the number is -3/

nikdorinn [45]2 years ago

6 0

Answer:

-3

Step-by-step explanation:

4n= 2n -6

4n -2n= -6

2n= -6

n = -3

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