Question

Seven less than twice a number is 43.

Answer 1

x = 25

Explanation:

Let's start with the sentence

Seven less than twice a number is 43.

Let's rearrange it to make it easier to convert to an equation

Twice a number subtracted by seven is 43

Now let's convert to an equation

Twice a number: 2x

Subtracted: -

Seven: 7

is: =

43

2x - 7 = 43

Now we can simplify by adding 7 to both sides.

2x = 50

Lastly, let's divide by 2 to isolate the x variable.

x = 25