SOLUTION: Please help me write an algebraic equation to find out how much Eric earned. Robert earned $10, which was 4 less than twice what Eric earned.

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Question 702160: Please help me write an algebraic equation to find out how much Eric earned.
Robert earned $10, which was 4 less than twice what Eric earned.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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2E - 4 = 10
add 4 to both sides and you have
2E = 10 + 4
2E = 14
divide both side by 2
E = 7