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The sum of 4 times a number, and -2, is equal to the sum of 5 times the number and -2. Find the number.
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The sum of 4 times a number, and -2, is equal to the sum of 5 times the number and -2. Find the number.

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4x + -2 = 5x + -2
-2 = x + -2
x = 0
the number is 0
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