Question

Twice of 3 less than a number is 100​

Answer 1

Let the number be x

Now,As Per Question-----

2(x-3)=100

=>2x-6=100

=>2x=100+6

=>2x=106

=>x=106/2

=>x=53

Hence,the number is 53.

Answer 2

The complete question is:

Twice of 3 less than a number is 100​. Find the number.

Given:

Twice of 3 less than a number is 100​

To find:

The unknown number

Solution:

Let the unknown number be x

So, according to the conditions,

3 less than the number is x-3

Twice of it becomes 2(x-3)

So, we can equate as - 2(x-3)= 100

Or, 2x-6= 100

Or, 2x= 106

Or, x= 53

The unknown number is 53.