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Three less than twice a number

User Katoch
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Answer:

2x-3

Explanation:

"twice" means 2 times that number, and "less than" means subtract

thus, it's 2*x-3, or 2x-3

User Rettvest
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Answer:

2x - 3

Explanation:

Number is represented as x.

Three less than = -3

Twice a number = 2x

Your answer is 2x - 3

User BattleDrum
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