SOLUTION: Twice a number is 32 less than 4 times the number. Find the number

Question 400457: Twice a number is 32 less than 4 times the number. Find the number
Found 2 solutions by algebrahouse.com, robertb:
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Twice a number is 32 less than 4 times the number. Find the number
x = the number
2x = 4x - 32 {twice a number is 32 less than 4 times the number}
-2x = -32 {subtracted 4x from both sides}
x = 16 {divided both sides by -2}
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Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x = 4x - 32
==> 32 = 2x
==> x = 16.
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