Question

Find a number such that when 5 is subtracted from 5 times the no. The result is 4 more than twice the no.

Answer 1

Let the number be x,
then according to question,
5x-5=2x+4
5x-2x=5+4
3x=9
x=3
Therefore, the number is 3

Answer 2

Let the number be x,

then according to question,

5x-5=2x+4

5x-2x=5+4

3x=9

x=3

Therefore, the number is 3