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Write an equation. Let x be the unknown number.

Eight less than twice a number is 10.

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2x - 8 = 10.
Twice a number is 2x.
8 less than that number is minus 8.
Is ten is =10.
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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
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