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Twice the difference of a number and three is negative two. Find the number

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Answer:


x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

Represent the sentence mathematically.
2(x-3)=-2

Distribute.
2x+(2*-3)=2x-6=-2

Add 6 on both sides.
2x=-2+6=4

Divide both sides by 2.
x=2

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