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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Teagan Randolph

29 March, 13:38

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Alissa · Answer 1

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.