Question

4. Two more than a certain number is 15 less
than twice the number.

Answer 1

x = 17

Explanation:

2+x = 2x-15

subtract x on both sides

2 = x -15

add 15 to both sides

17 = x

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17+2 = 2(17)-15

19 = 34 -15

19 = 19