I'm in algebra 1 and my problem is ... two times the difference of a number decreased by five is fourteen. How can i make that into an equation

Let n stand for the number. 2n-5=14

-Decreased by five-

This means, that the number is being subtracted by 5.

-The number-

This is your variable, usually the letter x.

-Two times the difference-

This means that the number 2, will multiply by the numbers the difference is centered around.

-Is fourteen-

Is means equals, so this is saying, = 14

Your answer would be:

2 (5 - x) = 14