Question

The difference between 5 and twice a number, x, is 3

Answer 1

 the number is 4

n=4

2n-5=3

2n=8

n=4

Answer 2

Hey there! :)

Let's simplify it:

Difference = -

Between 5 and twice a number "x" = 5 and 2x

3 = 3

That equals: 5 - 2x = 3, while x = 1

If x = 1, 2 × 1 = 2

5 - 2 = 3

The answer is: 5 - 2x = 3, while x = 1

Hope this helps :)