Question

Five times the differce between twice a number and 4 is -10

Answer 1

x = 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Translate

"Five" = 5

"times" is multiplication

"difference" is subtraction

"twice" means 2 times something

"a number" = x

"is" means equal

"-10" = -10

Step 2: Set up equation

5(2x - 4) = -10

Step 3: Solve for x

1. Distribute 5: 10x - 20 = -10
2. Isolate x term: 10x = 10
3. Isolate x: x = 1