SOLUTION: Find the numbers. Two less than twice a number divided by five equals four.

Algebra ->  Complex Numbers Imaginary Numbers Solvers and Lesson -> SOLUTION: Find the numbers. Two less than twice a number divided by five equals four.      Log On


   

Question 759153: Find the numbers.
Two less than twice a number divided by five equals four.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two less than twice a number divided by five equals four.
Number = x
2x - 2 /5 = 4
Cross multiply
2x - 2 = 20
2x = 20 + 2
2x = 22
x = 11
Number = 11
2(11) - 2/5 = 4
20/5 = 4
4 = 4
Hope this helps.
:-)