Question

4 times a number increased by 2 is the same as 10 more than 2 times the

number
-a middle schooler in need of help

Answer 1

When you see "is the same", that means the left side of the equation equals the right side.
4 times a number. Set up 4x.
Increased by 2. Add 2 to set up 4x + 2.
10 more than 2 times is 2x + 10.
Solve for x: 4x + 2 = 2x + 10
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