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Two times x, minus the quantity 7 times y, equals 20

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In order to determine the associated algebraic equation of the given statement, you consider part by part.

Two times x: 2x

minus the quantity 7 times y: - 7y

equals 20: = 20

Which is equivalent to:

2x - 7y = 20

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