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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

67 decreased by twice a number
Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

User AnaMaria
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Answer:

2n-67

Explanation:

Twice a number means 'multiply by 2' so we can write 2 x n. We can also write this in a simpler form- 2n

'67 decreased' means minus 67 off your answer so therefore the answer must be:

2n-67

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User Divieira
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twice a number(x)= 2x
decreased = -
67-2x is the expression :)
User Hiroprotagonist
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