Question

Two fewer than a number doubled is the same as the number decreased by 38. Find the number.

If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?

2(n - 2) = n - 38
2n - 2 = n - 38
2(n - 2) = n + 38

Answer 1

2n-2=n-38 is the answer
its solved as follows
2n-2=n-38
2n-n=-38+2
n=-36
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