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The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is equal to 4 times the number

The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is equal to 4 times the number
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The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is equal to 4 times the number

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5x +2 =4x

subtract 2 from each side

5x= 4x-2

subtract 4x from each side

x = -2


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