Question

54 decreased by twice a number

Answer 1

Twice a number 2x (x is the unknown number) decreased (-) by 54

2x-54 (is the answer)

Answer 2

2x - 54

Explanation:

Given : 54 decreased by twice a number.

To find : Solve it.

Solution : We have given 54 decreased by twice a number.

Let the number = x .

According to question :

Twice of a number = 2 x .

54 decreased by twice a number.

It mean twice of a number is less by 54.

We will use the minus sign for decreased term

2x - 54

Therefore, 2x - 54