Register
Write an equation. Let x be the unknown number. Eight less than twice a number is 10.
4.2k views
3 votes
Write an equation. Let x be the unknown number.

Eight less than twice a number is 10.

User Richhallstoke
by
8.3k points

2 Answers

3 votes
2x - 8 = 10.
Twice a number is 2x.
8 less than that number is minus 8.
Is ten is =10.
User Nicolae Dascalu
by
7.9k points
0 votes
Since our unknown number is x and we are writing an equation, the eight less than a number will be on one side where the number is x, and on the other side is 10. So,
10=2x-8
User Rangel
by
8.3k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Link Copied!