Question

convert the following statement into equation five time a number decreased by 2 is equal to 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

5x-2=4

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

5x - 2 = 4
Which is:
5x - 2 = 4
5x = 6
x = 6/5

The statement could mean this:
5(x - 2) = 4
5x - 10 = 4
5x = 14
x = 14/5

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