Write the following as an equation, using x for the unknown number. Then solve.
-The sum of four times a number and 10 is equal to the difference of twice the number and 2. Find the number.
A)4(x + 10)= 2x - 2; - 21
B)4x + 10 = 2x - 2; 6
C)4x + 10 = 2x - 2; - 6
D)4x + 10 = 2x + 2; - 4

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The correct equation that represents the given statement is 4x + 10 = 2x - 2. Solving for x, we subtract 2x from both sides and subtract 10 from both sides to get 2x = -12, which simplifies to x = -6.

Write the Following as an Equation, Using X for the Unknown