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The difference of twice a number and five is three. Find the number.

Translate the word problem to an equation. Which steps describe how to solve the equation?

subtract 5 then multiply by -
add 5 then multiply by
add 2 then multiply by
multiply by then add 5

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Answer:

the second option would be the answer add 5 then multiply by

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