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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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anonymous12345678901 anonymous12345678901

16-06-2019

let x = a number

difference means that its subtraction

twice a number is 2x

so the equation should be

2x-5=3

add 5 to both sides

2x=8

divide both sides by 2

x=4

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