Question

The difference between five and twice a number, x, is one.

Answer 1

" the difference " means subtract

the difference between 5 and twice a number x is 1

5 - 2x = 1 <== ur equation
-2x = 1 - 5
-2x = - 4
x = -4/-2
x = 2 <== ur solution

Answer 2

2x -5 = 1
2x = 5+1
2x = 6

2x/2 = 6/2

x = 3

hope this helps