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04-07-2019
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Twice the difference of a number and three is negative two. Find the number

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04-07-2019

Answer:

[tex]x=2[/tex]

Explanation:

Represent the sentence mathematically. [tex]2(x-3)=-2[/tex]

Distribute. [tex]2x+(2*-3)=2x-6=-2[/tex]

Add 6 on both sides. [tex]2x=-2+6=4[/tex]

Divide both sides by 2. [tex]x=2[/tex]

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