Question

Write the statement as an equation Anumber decreased by six is five more than twice the number.

Answer 1

x - 6 = 2x + 5

Explanation:

Let's break down the statement.

A number decreased by six means a number/variable subtracted by six. So, we have x - 6.

Five more than twice a number means five plus two times a number/variable. So, we have 2x + 5.

The 'is' in the middle of the statement signifies that they are equal to each other.

The equation would be x - 6 = 2x + 5.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

let the numbers be x

x-6-5=2x