Question

Two is equal to 4 less than 3 times a certain number. Find the number.

Answer 1

`2`

Explanation:

Let
`x` be that certain number.

Two is equal to 4 less than 3 times
`x`

`2=3x-4`

`2+4=3x`

`6=3x`

`6/3=3x/3`

`2=x`

That certain number is
`2`.

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

2=3x-4

6=3x

x=2