Question

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?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Difference means minus

Twice a number mean 2 times a number, let's say 2x

Is means equals

So translated to an equation is:

2x - 5 = 3

Then isolate x so add 5 to both sides

2x = 8

Then divide by 2

X = 4