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Translate the sentence into an equation.:Twice the difference of a number and 3 equals 2.

Solution

T r an s l a t e t h e se n t e n ce in t o an e q u a t i o n . : Tw i ce t h e d i ff ere n ce o f a n u mb er an d 3 e q u a l s 2.

Solution

The number : 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 (x - 3) = 2

Solve for

x, 2 (x - 3) = 2 : x = 4

The number : 4

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