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8 August, 09:52

3 less than 2 times a number is 5 what is the number

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  1. 8 August, 09:53
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    7

    Step-by-step explanation:

    5 x 2 = 10

    10 - 3 = 7
  2. 8 August, 10:19
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    4

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the number be n

    2 times the number: 2n

    3 less than 2n: 2n-3

    2n - 3 = 5

    2n = 8

    n = 4
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