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11 October, 23:24

The difference of twice a number and five is three. Find the number.

Translate the word problem to an equation. Which steps describe how to solve the equation?

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  1. 11 October, 23:53
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    Difference means minus

    Twice a number mean 2 times a number, let's say 2x

    Is means equals

    So translated to an equation is:

    2x - 5 = 3

    Then isolate x so add 5 to both sides

    2x = 8

    Then divide by 2

    X = 4
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