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I think of a number, multiply it by 2, subtract 3, and multiply the result by 4

I think of a number, multiply it by 2, subtract 3, and multiply the result by 4-example-1
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Multiplying the whole by 4
Give 4(2x-3)
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Answer:

4(2x-3)

Explanation:

Let the number be x

⇒ Multiplying by 2 makes it 2x

⇒ Subtracting 3 makes it 2x-3

⇒ Multiplying the whole by 4 gives 4(2x-3)

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