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19 September, 00:20

Twice the difference of a number and 8 equals 5

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  1. 19 September, 03:04
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the number be x

    So 2-x+8=5

    Collect like terms:NB:when a figure moves over the = sign it changes its sign. If it was + it becomes - and if it was - it changes to +

    -x=5-2-8

    -x=-5

    Divide both sides by -

    X=5
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