Whats the algebraic expression of five less than two times a number is the same as 7?

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Whats the algebraic expression of five less than two times a number is the same as 7?

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Five less than (subtracting 5) two times a number (multiplying unknown number, x, by 2) is equal to 7. Thus, the algebraic expression would be:
2x - 5 = 7

Trex answered Nov 14, 2018

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