Question

Twice the difference of a number and three is negative two. Find the number

Answer 1

`x=2`

Step-by-step explanation:

Represent the sentence mathematically.
`2(x-3)=-2`

Distribute.
`2x+(2*-3)=2x-6=-2`

Add 6 on both sides.
`2x=-2+6=4`

Divide both sides by 2.
`x=2`