Question

convert the following statement into question 3 times a number decreased by 2 is 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

3x-2=4

3x=4+2

3x=6

x=6÷3

x=2

Answer 2

Answer:

3x-2 = 4

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]