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four less than a number is one more than the two times the number. Find the number?​

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Rinkhals
Rinkhals Rinkhals
  • 24-06-2019

Let the Number be : Z

Given : 4 less than the number is 1 more than 2 times the number

[tex]:\implies[/tex]  (Z - 4) - 1 = 2Z

[tex]:\implies[/tex]  Z - 4 - 1 = 2Z

[tex]:\implies[/tex]  Z - 5 = 2Z

[tex]:\implies[/tex]  2Z - Z = -5

[tex]:\implies[/tex]  Z = -5

Hence, the required number is -5

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ximenita2845 ximenita2845
  • 24-06-2019
X-4 = 1+2X
X - 2X = 1 + 4
- X = 5
X = -5
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