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Write an algebraic expression for 10 less than the difference of 2 times a number and 7

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2x + 7 - 10

Or it also could be (2x + 7) - 10 but the parenthesis aren't really needed

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Answer:

(2n - 7) - 10

Explanation:

(2n - 7) represents "difference of 2 times a number and 7"

- 10 represents "10 less"

User Gaurav Deochakke
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