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document.write( "Two less than twice a number divided by five equals four. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #461965 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two less than twice a number divided by five equals four. \n" ); document.write( "Number = x \n" ); document.write( "2x - 2 /5 = 4 \n" ); document.write( "Cross multiply \n" ); document.write( "2x - 2 = 20 \n" ); document.write( " 2x = 20 + 2 \n" ); document.write( " 2x = 22 \n" ); document.write( " x = 11 \n" ); document.write( "Number = 11 \n" ); document.write( "2(11) - 2/5 = 4 \n" ); document.write( " 20/5 = 4 \n" ); document.write( " 4 = 4 \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " |