Question

Five less than 2 times a number is nineteen. Write an equation: 19=2x-5 X= 12

Answer 1

2x - 5 = 19

Explanation:

let the number be x , then 2times the number is 2x and

five less than this is 2x - 5

equating to 19 then gives the equation

2x - 5 = 19

to solve the equation , add 5 to both sides

2x - 5 + 5 = 19 + 5 ( simplify both sides )

2x = 24 ( divide both sides by 2 )

`(2)/(2)` x =
`(24)/(2)` , that is

x = 12