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when a certain # is doubled then decreased by 2, the result is four times as much as 5 less than the #.what is the #

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Answer: 1.5

Explanation:

If you set an equation for this problem, the result would be 2x - 2 = 4x -5. Use algebra to solve for X, and the answer should be 1.5. Hope this helps.

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