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Which expression represents "five less than twice a number"? Also can you please tell me why. A: 5 - 2× B: 2× - 5 C: 2 (5 - ×) D: 2 (× - 5
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Which expression represents "five less than twice a number"? Also can you please tell me why.

A: 5 - 2×
B: 2× - 5
C: 2 (5 - ×)
D: 2 (× - 5

User Liviu Mandras
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lets assume the number be x so by the problem 2x -5 is the answer.
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