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Find a number such that when 5 is subtracted from 5 times the number, the result is 4 more than twice the number.

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Let the required number`=x`
According to the question:
`5x−5=2x+4`
`5x−2x=4+5`
`3x=9`
`x=9/3=3`
`therefore` Required number`=3`
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