Question

Twice the difference of a number and three is negative two. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=2$

Explanation:

Represent the sentence mathematically. $2(x-3)=-2$

Distribute. $2x+(2*-3)=2x-6=-2$

Add 6 on both sides. $2x=-2+6=4$

Divide both sides by 2. $x=2$