the difference between five and twice a number is one. find the number

Question

the difference between five and twice a number is one. find t

Answer 1

The difference (-) between 5 and twice a number (2n) is (=) 1.

 

5 -2n=1

   -2n=-4

      n=2

Answer 2

let x = the number

 

5 - 2x = 1 

-2x = -4

x = 2

 

The number is 2.