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a number was subtracted from 7 and that difference was the divided by 2. after which the quotient was multiplied by 4. this product was 4. what was the difference

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Answer:

Difference is 9-7 = 2

Given number is 9

Explanation:

Assume;

Given number is x

So,

Subtracted from 7;

x - 7

Divided by 2

(x-7)/2

Multiplied by 4

[(x-7)/2]4

Product was 4

[(x-7)/2]4 = 4

x-7 = 2

x = 9

Given number is 9

Difference is 9-7 = 2

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