Question

Five less than twice a number is 15

Answer 1

Given:

Five less than twice a number is 15

To Find:

Mathematical Equation

Solution:

Let the number be N

Twice a number means we need to multiply a number by itself twice

=> N x N = 2N

Five less than twice a number:

=> 2N - 5

Five less than twice a number is 15:

=> 2N - 5 = 15

Mathematical Equation = 2N - 5 = 15