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If twice a number decreased by 5 and the result is multiplied by 4, the result is 36. find the number

If twice a number decreased by 5 and the result is multiplied by 4, the result is 36. find the number
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If twice a number decreased by 5 and the result is multiplied by 4, the result is 36. find the number

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The number = 7
(2x-5)4=36
2x-5=9 <----- divide by 4
2x=14 <----- add 5
x=7 <----- divide by 2
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