Five less than twice a number is 17

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Answer:

2 times n -5=17

Explanation:

Morothar answered May 15, 2021

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Call the number x. Then we write

2x - 5 = 17

To solve, add 5 and divide by 2...

2x = 22

x = 11

KristiLuna answered May 19, 2021

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