Question

Two less than four times a number is the

same as the number plus 34.Find the

number.​

Answer 1

-36

2-4= -2

so -2 + 34= -36

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Answer 2

Given:—

• Two less than four times a number is the same as the number plus 34.

Find:—

• The number.

Solution:—

Consider,

• The required number be x

✦According to Question :

$\hookrightarrow$ Two less than four times a number.

• 4x - 2

$\hookrightarrow$ Another is, the number plus 34.

• x + 34

$\hookrightarrow$ And they both are same.

• 4x - 2 = x + 34

Now, solve for the value of x,

➻ 4x - 2 = x + 34

➻ 4x - x - 2= 34

➻ 3x = 34 + 2

➻ 3x = 36

➻ x = $\dfrac{36}{3}$

➻ x = 12

∴ The value of the required number is 12.

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