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this is wrong bc i need a problem not only one number what is the problem for "When I triple my number and add four, I get ten. What is my number?" this

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Answer: 2

Explanation:

Let's substitute the number as x in the equation.

Triple means you multiply it by 3.

Then you add four, and get 10.

We can write that like this:

3x + 4 = 10

Then subtract 4 from both sides:

3x = 6

And then divide both sides by 3:

x = 2

So the number is 2.

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