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the product of a number and 6 decreased by 4 is equal to 20 give an equation

Solution

t h e p ro d u c t o f a n u mb er an d 6 d ecre a se d b y 4 i s e q u a l t o 20 g i v e an e q u a t i o n

Solution

The number : 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x \cdot 6 - 4 = 20

Solve for

x, x \cdot 6 - 4 = 20 : x = 4

The number : 4

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