Question

I think of a number,take away 4 and multiply the result by 2
Write this as an algebraic question using x as and number

Answer 1

Let x be this number. Now translate the English into math language:

a) number is x
b) take away 4 = x-4
c)  multiply the result by 2 = 2(x-4)

So this number is 2(x-4) or 2x-8