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  • 27-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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If the difference of a number and four is doubled, the result is 4 less than the number. Find the number.

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andromache andromache
  • 28-02-2021

Answer:

the number is 4  

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume the number be n

given that

n - 4

Now it is doubled i.e. 2(n -4)

So, the equation is

2(n - 4) = n - 4

2n - 8 = n - 4

n = 4

hence, the number is 4  

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