Question

2 is multiplied by the difference of a number and 4. ​

Answer 1

2(x-4)

Explanation:

* means multiplied by

2 is multiplied by the difference of a number and 4

multiplied by separates

2 AND "by the difference of a number and 4"

"by the difference of a number and 4" is in a parenthesis

"a number" means x

"the difference" means minus or -

2 is multiplied by the difference of a number and 4 =

2 * (x-4) =

2(x-4)

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

4(x-2)=4. divide both sides by 4

x-2=1. add 2 to both sides

x=3