Twice the difference of a number and eight is two

Answer 1

Let’s break this down piece by piece:

Twice (2x) the difference of a number and 8 (n - 8) is (=) 2.

2(n - 8) = 2

Solve:

Divide both sides by 2:

n - 8 = 1

Add 8 to both sides:

n = 9

Plug it back in to check:

2(9 - 8) = 2

2(1) = 2

2 = 2