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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression. 50 less than twice a number Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression. 50 less than twice a number Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.
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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

50 less than twice a number
Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

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User Azhar Khorasany
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Answer:

2n - 50

n the unknown number

twice = 2n

50 less than it = 2n - 50

Explanation:

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