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Twice the difference of a number and three is four. Find the number.
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Twice the difference of a number and three is four. Find the number.

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Answer: 5

Explanation:

2(x-3)=4

2x-6=4

Add 6to each side

2x=10

Divide each side by 2

X=5

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