4 times a number decreased by 2 is at most 10

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Kieran Harper · Answer 1 · 2024-08-17T23:20:32+0000

Answer: N is less than or equal to 2

The statement above can be written as
4n - 2 <= 10.

1. Add two on both sides
4n -2+2 <= 10-2

2. Simplify
4n <= 8

3. Divide by 4 on both sides
4n/4 <= 8/4

4. Simplify
N<= 2

4 times a number decreased by 2 is at most 10

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