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15 decreased by twice a number

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15-2n you are welcome
User Rocking
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Answer:

15-2x.

Explanation:

Let the number be x that needs to be subtracted.

The twice of a number = 2x.

15 is decreased by twice a number

Hence, subtract 2x from 15 i.e, 15-2x

As given according to the question,

The equation will be written as

15-2x

Thus, the answer is 15-2x.

User Sumit Chourasia
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