Write as a numerical expression: " Six less than twice a number is four"

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Deegan

Mathematics

23 September, 10:37

Write as a numerical expression: " Six less than twice a number is four"

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Belinda Suarez · Answer 1

2x - 6 = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly, let's assume the number is x

Then, twice the number is 2 times x = 2x

6 less than twice the number is four

2x - 6 = 4

2x - 6 + 6 = 4 + 6

2x = 10

2x/2 = 10/2

x = 5