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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.54 decreased by twice Vidya's savingsUse the variable y to represent Vidya's savings.

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

54 decreased by twice Vidya's savings

Use the variable y to represent Vidya's savings.

we have

54-2y

because

twice Vidya's savings -------> 2y

so

54 decreased by twice Vidya's savings

54-2y

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