Question

Twice the difference of a number and 7 equals 3
(GIVING AWAY 15 POINTS)

Answer 1

Answer: 2 (x - 7) = 3

Use the distributive property: 2x - 14 = 3

2x - 14 = 3 + 14

2x = 17

2x/2 = 17/2

x = 8.5

Answer 2

x-17/2

Explanation:

here, we can set the number to x

the question is asking for 2(x-7)=3

let's solve this by distributing

2x-14=3

2x=17

x=17/2