Question

The differece of twice
a number and five is
three. Find the number

Answer 1

let x represent the unknown number
2x-5=3
(add 5 to both sides)
2x=8
(divide by 2 on both sides)
x=4

Answer 2

Explanation:

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.