Question

Twice the sum of x and y decreased by 23

Answer 1

2(x+y) - 23 or

2x + 2y - 23

Explanation:

twice the sum of x and y means

2(x+y)

decreased means minus or -

decreased by 23 means

- 23

twice the sum of x and y decreased by 23

2(x+y) - 23

2(x+y) = 2x + 2y

2x + 2y - 23