Four more than five times a number is

two less than the number.

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Mathematics

Selena Holmes

1 November, 13:26

Four more than five times a number is

two less than the number.

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Porter Sweeney · Answer 1

4 + 5x = x - 2

x=-1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

4 + 5x = x - 2

subtract 4 from both sides (or add negative whichever you prefer)

5x=x-6

now subtract x from both sides

4x=-6

now divide by 4

x=-1.5

Cohen · Answer 2

4 + 5x = x - 2

Four more than five times a number istwo less than the number.

Four more than five times a number is

two less than the number.