SOLUTION: Four less than twice a number is the same as four times the number

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Question 440028: Four less than twice a number is the same as four times the number
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x - 4 = 4x
==> 2x - 4x = 4
==> -2x = 4
==> x = -2.