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The unknown number equals x. (you can use any other letter)
the unknown number is being subtracted by 3.
x-3.
now if it is no more than 2, it must be less than 2,
x-3<2
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Here is a proportion
5/2 = x/8
2x = 40
/2 /2
x = 20
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