Question

Two fewer than a doubled number is the same as the number decreased by 38. Find the number.

If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?

2( n - 2) = n + 38
2( n - 2) = n - 38
2 n - 2 = n - 38

Answer 1

2 n - 2 = n - 38

Explanation:

Two fewer than "a number doubled"

2n-2 = n-38