Four times the difference of a number and five is four. Find the number
Sarah K.
answered 03/30/19
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4 times (the difference of a number: X minus 5) equals 4
4 (X - 5) = 4
Divide both sides by 4
4(X - 5)/4 = 4/4
(X - 5) = 1
X = 1 + 5
X = 6
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