SOLUTION: one-third of an unknown number increased by four equals two

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Question 913260: one-third of an unknown number increased by four equals two
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one-third of an unknown number increased by four equals two
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(1/3)x + 4 = 2
(1/3)x = -2
x/3 = -2
x = -6