Seven less than two times a number is 29.

Enter the equation that represents Sharon's sentence into the box.

Use x for the variable.

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Foley

19 June, 21:51

Seven less than two times a number is 29.

Enter the equation that represents Sharon's sentence into the box.

Use x for the variable.

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Lamont Combs · Answer 1

2x-7=29

"Seven less than" = > minus 7.

"Two times a number" = > 2x (x is the unknown number)

"is twenty-nine" = > = 29

Putting it all together,

-7 + 2x = 29

or

2x-7=29

(if you were wondering x is equal to 18)

Seven less than two times a number is 29.Enter the equation that represents Sharon's sentence into the box.Use x for the variable.

Seven less than two times a number is 29.

Enter the equation that represents Sharon's sentence into the box.

Use x for the variable.