Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

add 5 then multiply by 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Twice a number  is 2n.

The difference of twice a number and five 2n - 5.

The difference of twice a number and five is three. 2n - 5 = 3

2n - 5 = 3

2n - 5 + 5 = 3 + 5     (1) add 5

2n = 8

1/2*2n = 1/2*8    (2) multiply by 1/2

n = 4