Question

One-fourth of the sum of a number and 10 is 2 less
than twice the number?

Answer 1

The number is 2

Explanation:

The equation is: 1/4 (x + 10) = 2x - 1

1/4x + 2.5 = 2x - 1

Multiply everything by 4 to get rid of the fraction

x + 10 = 8x - 4

Subtract x from both sides

10 = 7x - 4

Add 4 to both sides

14 = 7x

Divide both sides by 7

x = 2