Two less than 2 times a number is the same as the number plus 64

Question

answers for math cuz I need help

Answer 1

2x-2 = x + 64

 

2x - 2 - x = 64

 

x - 2 = 64

x=66

 

CHECK:

 2x-2 = 2(66)-2 = 132 - 2 = 130 = 66 + 64 = x+64

 

Answer is proven to be 66

Answer 2

Let N = the number.

2N - 2  = N + 64

 

N = 66