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The difference of twice a number and three is 11 Plss Help​

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Answer: Let x = the number

Then:

2x = twice the number

2x -3 = the difference of twice a number and 3

2x � 3 = 11 �. This is the equation set up to be solved

2x � 3 + 3 = 11 + 3

2x = 14

2x/2 = 14/2

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User Shamim Ahmad
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Answer:

Explanation:

difference [-] of twice a number [2x} and three [3] is [=] 11

2x-3 = 11

2x = 14

x = 7

User Oscar Apeland
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