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Two added to four times a number, minus 3 times the number, equals 5.

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Answer:

x= 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

What is presented in this problem is basically an equation in verbal form.

1. Write the equation.


2+4x-3x=5

2. Solve for x.


2+4x-3x=5\\ \\2+x=5\\ \\x=5-2\\ \\x=3

3. Express the result.

x= 3.

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