Question

Twice a number subtracted from 10 gives 2.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The number is 4

Given :

Twice a number subtracted from 10 gives 2

To find :

The number

Solution :

Step 1 of 2 :

Form the equation

Let the required number = x

Twice of the number x = 2x

If we subtract 2x from 10 we get 10 - 2x

By the given condition

10 - 2x = 2

Step 2 of 2 :

Find the number

$\displaystyle \sf{10 - 2x = 2 }$

$\displaystyle \sf{ \implies - 2x = 2 - 10}$

$\displaystyle \sf{ \implies - 2x = - 8}$

$\displaystyle \sf{ \implies x = 4}$

Hence the required number = 4

Correct question : Twice a number subtracted from 10 gives 2 . Find the number