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Five decreased by twice a number is same as five less than three times the number.
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Five decreased by twice a number is same as five less than
three times the number.

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Answer: If you are suppose to write an algebraic expression it is: 5 - 2x = 3x - 5
If you are suppose to solve the answer is:
5-2x=3x-5
-2x=3x-10
-5x=-10
x=2
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