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14 June, 20:41

2 times the difference of a number and 8 is equivalent to 5 less than a number.

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  1. 14 June, 21:05
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    11

    Step-by-step explanation:

    2 * (x - 8) = x - 5

    2x - 16 = x - 5

    2x - x = - 5 + 16

    x = 11
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