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Scott's age is four less than twice Evan's age. If Evan is 12, how old is Scott?

A) 24
B) 10
C) 20
D)8

User Mochidino
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Answer: D

Explanation:

Evan=x

Scott=2x-4

Evan=12

So 2x-4=12

So 2x=16

And x=8

User Realtimez
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Answer:

Scott is C) 20

Explanation:

Twice Evan's age would be 24

4 years less than that would be 20

User Alrob
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