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29 March, 13:38

The difference of twice a number and five is three. find the number. translate the word problem to an equation. which steps describe how to solve the equation? add 2 then multiply by multiply by then add 5 add 5 then multiply by subtract 5 then multiply by -

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  1. 29 March, 14:13
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    LEt the number be x.

    2x - 5 = 3

    2x = 3 + 5 = 8

    x = 8/2 = 4

    To solve the equation: add 5 to both sides and then multiply by 1/2.
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