Question

Three less than twice a number is 49. What is the number?

Answer 1

2x -3 = 49

DOH E OPPOSITE OF SUBTRACTION WICH JS ADDING BECAUSE -3 becomes +3


2x = 49 + 3
2x ='52

52 divided by 2

= 26

Answer 2

The correct answer is 26.

To do this, do the reverse of the problem:

Add 3 to 49 to get 52.

Then divide 52/2 to get 26.

To check this math, do the following:

26 x 2 - 3

Hope this helps!