Anumber increased by 4 is the same as 19 minus 2 times the number

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n = 5

Discussion:

Let the original number be "n"  Translating the problem  statement to mathematical symbolism:

n + 4 = 19 - 2n                   =>  add 2n to both sides

n + 2n + 4 = 19 - 2n + 2n  =>  combine like terms

3n + 4 = 19                        => subtract 4 from both sides

3n = 19 -4  = 15                 => divide both sides by 3

n = 15/3 =5

Check: Does 5 +4 = 19 - 2(5)? Does 9 = 9? Yes. so the value for n is confirmed correct.

Thank you,

MrB

b.) 160 miles on a 5 gallons car

step-by-step explanation:

240/10=24 miles/gallon

160/5=32 miles/gallon

30/1=30 miles/gallon

168/6= 28 miles/gallon

32 miles/gallon is the most amount, so this is the best.

total of apples - take away four

6-4 = 2

answer is 2 apples