Number calculation

Calculate a number whose three-quarters is two less than two-fifths its double.

Final Answer:

x =  40

Step-by-step explanation:


3/4x = 2/5 ·2x - 2

3/4·x = 2/5 ·2·x - 2

x = 40


x = 40/1 = 40

x = 40

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