Question

Fifteen less than twice a number is 53. Solve

Answer 1

consider number as x
2x-15 =53
2x=53+15
x=68 divide by 2
x= 34

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Answer 2

let the number be x
given : 15 less than twice a number is 53

15-2x =53
15 - 53 = 2x
-38 = 2x
-19 = x