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Four times a number minus 5 is the
same as twice the number plus 3.

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Answer:

The number is 4

Explanation:

Lets say the number is x:

4x-5=2x+3 subtract 3

4x-8=2x divide by 2

2x-4=x

x+4=2x

x=4

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