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If 4 are subtracted from twice a number, the result is 10 less than the number. Find the number.

If 4 are subtracted from twice a number, the result is 10 less than the number. Find the number.
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If 4 are subtracted from twice a number, the result is 10 less than the number. Find the number.

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2x - 4 = x - 10
-x -x
x - 4 = -10
+4 +4
x = -6
So, the number would be negative six (-6).
Hope this helps! SKRUB
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