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5 less than two times a number is equal to 4 less than the same number.​

User ENV
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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

2x-5=x-4

x=1

User Tony Vu
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Answer:

The number is 1

Explanation:

Let the number be x

2(x) - 5 = x - 4

2x - 5 = x - 4

2x - x = -4 + 5

x = 1

Therefore the number is 1

User Adharsh M
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