Question

twice a number subtracted from five

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

As per question,

5-2x

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be X

According to the problem,

5 - X x X

5 - x^2

-x^2 = -5

x^2 = 5 ( removing the minus sign by cancelling in both sides)

x = √5

x = 2.236 or 2.240 or 2.24