SOLUTION: 5 is subtracted from 4 times a number and the result is then doubled. if the answer is 6 what is the original number

Question 808225: 5 is subtracted from 4 times a number and the result is then doubled. if the answer is 6 what is the original number
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(4n - 5) = 6
8n - 10 = 6
8n = 16
Answer:
n = 2
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