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2. Translate the following statement into an equation: Six times the difference between a

number and 8 is equal to 5 less than twice the number.

6 (x-8) = 5-2x

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

so we have six times the difference between a number and 8

that is 6 (x-8).

is equal to 5 less than twice the number ... we have

=5-2x.

therefore, our answer becomes:

6 (x-8) = 5-2x