SOLUTION: if 4 times a number is decreased by 2, the result is 26. find the number. write equation and solve

SOLUTION: if 4 times a number is decreased by 2, the result is 26. find the number. write equation and solve

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Question 818035: if 4 times a number is decreased by 2, the result is 26. find the number. write equation and solve
Answer by FightinBlueHens(27) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 times a number decreased by 2 is 26.
26 increased by 2 is 28.
28 is 4 times an unknown number, so divide 28 by 4 to find the unknown answer.
If the unknown is x, then 4x=28
4x - 2 = 26
x=7
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