Two less than four times a number is the same as the number plus 34. Find the number.
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Two less than four times a number is the same as the number plus 34. Find the number.
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Answer:
Let the number be “x”
Two less than four times the number = 4x – 2
The number plus 34 = x + 34
According to question,
4x – 2 = x + 34
4x – x = 34 + 2 {transposing x to LHS and 2 to RHS}
3x = 36
x =
36
3
{transposing 3 to RHS}
x = 12
Ans. The required number is 12.
Answer:
ans is 12
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