Translate the sentence into an equation. Twice the difference of a number and 2 is 9. Use the variable w for the unknown number.

Peter Liaw asked Dec 21, 2022

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Translate the sentence into an equation.

Twice the difference of a number and 2 is 9.
Use the variable w for the unknown number.

Peter Liaw asked Dec 21, 2022

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Answer:

2(w-2) = 9

Explanation:

Check:

2w - 4 = 9

2w = 13

w = 6.5

2(6.5 - 2) = 9

2(4.5) = 9

9 = 9

Adigioia answered Dec 25, 2022

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