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  • 03-03-2019
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Four times the difference of a number and five is four. Find the number

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Answer:

The answer is 6.

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Set up the equation as the question says.

4(x-5)=4

2) Next distribute.

4x-20=4

3) Get 4x by itself by adding 20 to 4.

4x=24

4) Divide by 4.

x=6

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