SOLUTION: A QUOTIENT OF TWO NUMBERS DECREASED BY 2 IS EQUAL TO TWICE THE FIRST NUMBER

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Question 800204: A QUOTIENT OF TWO NUMBERS DECREASED BY 2 IS EQUAL TO TWICE THE FIRST NUMBER
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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...which is considered the first number?
these are the possibilities...
y/x -2 = 2y
or
y/x - 2 =2x
Please repost with a clear and complete question :)