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26-04-2017
Mathematics

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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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katienwatkins katienwatkins

26-04-2017

Let x be your number.

Lets break down the first sentence :

The difference (think subtraction) of twice a number (think 2x) and 5 is (equals) 3. Thus,

2x - 5 = 3

Solve for x

2x - 5 = 3
2x = 8
x = 4

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