Question

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

Answer 1

4x + 2 = 10+2x

-2x - 2x

2x + 2 = 10

-2 - 2

2x = 8

x = 4 is the answer.

Answer 2

the answer is 4

Explanation:

because 4*4+2=18

and 10+2*4=18