Question 391322
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Hi,         
Let x represent the number
Question states***Write as we Read
 6x - 4 = x/2 + 40  |multiplying each term by 2
12x - 8 = x + 80
   11x = 88
     x = 8

CHECKING our Answer****
 48-4 = 4 + 40 = 44