Find a number such that when $10$ is subtracted from twice the number, the result is $14$ less than thrice the number.

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Solution

The correct option is B $4$
Let the number be $x$
According to the question, we have
$2 x - 10 = 3 x - 14$
Bring all $x$ terms to one side and constants to another side.
$\Rightarrow - 10 + 14 = 3 x - 2 x$
$\Rightarrow x = 4$

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