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If 4 is subtracted from a number, the result is 2.

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Solution

If4issubtractedfromanumber,theresultis2.

Solution

Thenumber:6
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:x−4=2
Solve for x,x−4=2:x=6
Thenumber:6

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