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Twice a number minus 4 is less than three times the number.

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Answer:

Hello! The number equals 4.

Explanation:

Here is the equation:

2N - 4 < 3N.

2 * 4 - 4 < 3 * 4.

8 - 4 < 3 * 4.

8 - 4 < 12.

4 < 12.

The number on the left is less than 3 times itself on the right.

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