Question

2 is multiplied by the difference of a number and 4. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

4(x-2)=4.         divide both sides by 4

x-2=1.               add 2 to both sides

x=3

Answer 2

Answer:

2(x-4)

Step-by-step explanation:

* means multiplied by

2 is multiplied by the difference of a number and 4

multiplied by separates

2 AND "by the difference of a number and 4"

"by the difference of a number and 4" is in a parenthesis

"a number" means x

"the difference" means minus or -

2 is multiplied by the difference of a number and 4 =

2 * (x-4) =

2(x-4)