Question 1098817
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If 4 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 2, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 3 and 4 is added to the product. 
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Let the number to find be x.

{{{(4+2x)(2)=3x+4}}}

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{{{2(2x+4)=3x+4}}}
{{{4x+8=3x+4}}}
{{{x+8=4}}}
{{{x=4-8}}}
{{{highlight(x=-4)}}}