SOLUTION: Four more than twice a number is two. Use X as variable

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Question 999744: Four more than twice a number is two. Use X as variable
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+4= 2 Subtract 4 on both sides
2x= -2 Divide both sides by 2:
x= -2/2
x= -1
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Proof:
2(-1)+4= 2
-2+4= 2
2=2 We have the correct answer