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Write an expression for 8 less than 2 times a number
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Answer:

Explanation:

Let's call the number x. The statement "...2 times a number" if the number is x looks like this:

2x

"8 less than" that looks like this:

... - 8

Putting the whole thing together:

2x - 8

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