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Twice the difference of a number and -3 is 4. Find the number.

User Garvin
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Answer:

The number is 5

Explanation:

Let us use an equation ( X is the unknown number)

2(x-3)=4

2x-6=4

2x-6+6=4+6

2x/2=10/2

x=5

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