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Twice a number decreased by three is forty-seven.
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Twice a number decreased by three is forty-seven.

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Answer:

x=25

Explanation:

We can set up an equation

2x - 3 = 47 solve for x

2x = 50. isolated variable by adding 3 to both sides

x = 25. got x alone by dividing both sides by 2

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