Question

3 times a number decreased by 2 gets 4

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Step-by-step explanation:

LET NUMBER BE X

3 TIMES OF A NUMBER=3X

DECREASED BY 2= 3X-2

3X-2=4

3X=6

   X=2                 

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Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

3x-2 = 4  [equation]

  3x = 4+2  [transposing 2 to RHS and changing - to +]

  3x = 6

    x = 6/3  [transposing 3 to RHS and changing × to ÷]

    x = 2  [simplified]

Hence, 2 is the answer.