Question

Write the statement in the form of an equation:

Twice a number decreased by 8 is 28.​

Answer 1

Answer:

2x-8=28

x=28+8=36

That's all

Hope it helps

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let twice a number means 2x

Decreased by 8 means 2x - 8 = 28

2x-8=28 ( Transposing 8 to RHS )

2x=28 + 8

2x =36 ( Dividing 2 to both sides )

2x = 36

2. 2

x = 18