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Twice a number decreased by 2

User Marsrover
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Answer:

2n - 2

Explanation:

n can represent the number, and subtract by 2 since it says decreased by

User Yue You
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Hi!

"twice a number" means a number twice itself, or a number x 2:

2n

"decreased by 2" means minus 2

2n - 2

Hope this helps ! :D

User Michel Alonso
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