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Translate the sentence into an equation.
Twice the difference of a number and 7 is equal to 3 .

Use the variable y for the unknown number.

User Csalive
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Answer:

2(y-7) = 3

Explanation:

Twice means multiply by 2.

The difference of a number and 7 means subtract a number/variable and 7.

Is equal to 3 means = 3.

2(y-7) = 3

Hope that helps.

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