Question

eight less than a number doubled is twenty more than the number

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

the question is whats the number

Answer 3

eight less than (- 8) a number doubled (2*n) is ( = ) twenty more than (+ 20) the number ( n )

2n - 8 = n + 20

Answer 4

Now solve for n

Answer 5

What is the translation of "eight less than a number " into symbols?

Answer 6

Do not overthink it