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What is two more than 4 times a number is -18 translated and solved

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Answer:

n=-5

Explanation:

Let "n" represent the unknown number.

So, the equation asks for 4n and two more, or +2, that is all equal to -18.

So, your equation will be:


4n+2=-18

First, subtract 2 from both sides:


4n+2-2=-18-2\\4n=-20

Then, divide both sides by 4:


(4n)/(4)=(-20)/(4)\\n=-5

Therefore, n=-5.

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