Twice the difference of a number and 5 is 8.

Question

Use the variable y for the unknown number

Answer 1

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Twice the difference of a number and 5 is 8 converts into

2 (y - 5) = 8..........................Lets solve it via Distributive Property such that

2y - 10 = 8

2y = 18

y = 9

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