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Write the expression from the phrase Twice the difference of a number (x) and eight
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Write the expression from the phrase
Twice the difference of a number (x) and eight

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2(X-8) u would subtract x minus 8 then multiply it by 2
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Answer:

2*x-8

Explanation:

the difference means subtraction and then "twice" means multiply by two

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