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Popular Word Problems >

the difference of twice a number and 2 is most at-27.

Solution

t h e d i ff ere n ce o f tw i ce a n u mb er an d 2 i s m os t a t - 27.

Solution

The number : - 12 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x - 2 = - 27

Solve for

x, 2 x - 2 = - 27 : x = - \frac{25}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{25}{2} = 12 \frac{1}{2}

The number : - 12 \frac{1}{2}

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