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Twice the difference of a number and 3 is equal to 2. Translate the sentence into an equation

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Answer:

equation:

2( x - 3 ) = 2

Explanation:

you can also solve for x:

2(x-3) = 2

2x - 6 = 2

2x = 2 + 6

2x = 8

x = 8/2

x= 4

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