Answer: 2x -5
Explanation:
Hi, to answer this question we have to write equations with the information given:
John=x
- Max has twice (multiplied by 2) as many.max give gives john 5 of his marbles.
We have to multiply by 2 the number of marbles that John has (x), and subtract 5.
Max = 2x -5
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