Question

The difference of twice a number and 3 is -21 translated

Answer 1

Answer:

2x-3=-21.

2x=-21+3.

2x=-18.

x=-18/2.

x= -9.

Answer 2

Answer:

$\Huge \boxed{2x-3=-21}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

The difference of two values is the result from subtracting them.

$2x-3=-21$

Add 3 to both sides.

$2x=-18$

Divide both sides by 2.

$x=-9$

The number is -9.