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The sum of a number and the opposite of 2 equals the answer to problem 4

Solution

T h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d t h e o pp os i t e o f 2 e q u a l s t h e an s w er t o p ro b l e m 4

Solution

The number : 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + (- 2) = 4

Solve for

x, x + (- 2) = 4 : x = 6

The number : 6

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