Question

8 less than twice a number is 10. What is the number?

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

2X-8=10

2X=10+8

2X=18

X=18/2

X=9

THEREFORE, THE NUMBER IS 9.............................

Answer 2

Answer:9

Step-by-step explanation: This can be represented by the equation

2n(twice a number) - 8(8 less than) =(is) 10

or 2n-8=10.

Adding 8 to both sides, we get

2n=18

so n=9

Hope this helped!!