Question

A number increased by unity :)
equal to twice the number decreased
by 2​

Answer 1

Answer: 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let number = x

x +1 = 2*(x-2)

=> x +1 = 2x -4

=>1+4 = 2x -x

=> 5 = x

=> x = 5

So number = 5

Answer 2

3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let number = x

According to the statement

x+1 = 2x -2

1+2 = 2x - x

3 = x

or x=3