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Twice a number x, minus 16​

User Nicholas Carey
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Hey there!

Our unknown number is x.

First, "twice x" means we multiply x by 2:

2x

Then, we subtract 16:

2x-16

Therefore, the expression is: 2x-16

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User Andarin
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Answer:


\huge\boxed{\sf 2x - 16}

Explanation:

twice a number x = 2x

minus means to subtract (-)

So, twice a number minus 16 is:

= 2x - 16


\rule[225]{225}{2}

Hope this helped!

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User Duru Can Celasun
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