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2 times the difference of a number and 8 is equivalent to 5 less than a number.

2 times the difference of a number and 8 is equivalent to 5 less than a number.
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2 times the difference of a number and 8 is equivalent to 5 less than a number.

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Answer:

11

Explanation:

2*(x - 8) = x - 5

2x - 16 = x - 5

2x - x = -5 + 16

x = 11

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