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The difference of twice a number and five is three.Find the number.Translate the world problem to an equation.Which steps describe how to solve the equation?
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The difference of twice a number and five is three.Find the number.Translate the world problem to an equation.Which steps describe how to solve the equation?

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Answer:

Explanation:

let the number=x

2x-5=3

2x=3+5

2x=8

x=8/2=4

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