9 less than twice a number is 13. What is the number?

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asked May 4, 2021 45.0k views

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Gakera · Answer 1 · 2021-05-04T18:20:43+0000

Answer:

x = 11.

Explanation:

9 less than twice a number is the same thing as twice a number minus 9. Let's say that the number is x.

2x - 9 = 13

2x = 22

x = 11

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