SOLUTION: Five is subtracted from a certain number and then that result is multiplied by 4 to produce 28.

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Question 583080: Five is subtracted from a certain number and then that result is multiplied by 4 to produce 28.
Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
DISTRIBUTE THE 4
ADD 20
DIVIDE BY 4

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