if the difference of a number and four is doubled, the result is 1/4 less than the number. Find the number

Question

if the difference of a number and four is doubled, the result is 1/4 less than the number. Find the number

Answer 1

2(n - 4) = n - ¼  ⇐ isn't this what the words say?

Answer 2

The difference of number and 4:  x-4

The difference of a number and 4 is doubled: 2(x-4)

is:  =

1/4 less than the number:  x - 1/4

 

2(x-4) = x - 1/4

 

2x - 8 = x - 1/4

x - 8 = -1/4

x = 8 - 1/4

x = 7 3/4