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Four less than 8 times a number is the same as the number plus 10.

Solution

F o u r l ess t han 8 t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s t h e n u mb er pl u s 10.

Solution

The number : 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 x - 4 = x + 10

Solve for

x, 8 x - 4 = x + 10 : x = 2

The number : 2

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