Identify Operation: Identify the operation required to solve the problem.The problem asks us to subtract 2 from 4.
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction.Calculate 4 minus 2.4−2=2
Verify Calculation: Verify the calculation to ensure there is no math error.Double-check that 4−2 indeed equals 2.Since 4 is greater than 2, and if we take away 2 from 4, we are left with 2, which is correct.
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