SOLUTION: When a certain number is subtracted from 10 and the results is multiplied by 2, the final result is 4 find the number.

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Question 1106568: When a certain number is subtracted from 10 and the results is multiplied by 2, the final result is 4 find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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When a certain number is subtracted from 10 and the results is multiplied by 2, the final result is 4 find the number.
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Let the number be "x".
Equation:
(10-x)2 = 4
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10-x = 2
x = 10-2
x = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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