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The sum of two numbers is ten. Using x to represent the smaller number, translate "the difference between twice the larger numbe

r and negative twenty" into a variable expression and simplify

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Agata [3.3K]3 years ago

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The larger number is 10 - x.
2(10 - x) - (-20)
20 - 2x + 20
40 - 2x

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