SOLUTION: how can i write(a number decreased by the sum of the number and four) as an alg exp and how then do i simplify it?

SOLUTION: how can i write(a number decreased by the sum of the number and four) as an alg exp and how then do i simplify it?

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Question 95231: how can i write(a number decreased by the sum of the number and four) as an alg exp and how then do i simplify it?

Answer by cute_knight22(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x=4
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