Question

Twice a number (x) is less than 18.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of twice a number and: 2x + 

18 less than the number:  x-18

is 48:  = 48

 

2x + (x-18) = 48

3x - 18 = 48

3x = 48+18

3x = 66

x = 22

Answer 2

Answer:

Twice a number (x) is less than 18 means

=2x < 18

=x<18/2

=x<9