Question

the sum of a number and 2 is 6 less than twice that number.

Answer 1

the sum of a number and 2 is 6 less than twice that number.

Answer 2

The sum of a number and 2 is 6 less than twice that number.

Let's break this down. The sum of a number and 2
Sum is addition

n+2

is means =

n+2=

6 less than twice that number

less than is -

6 -

twice that number is 2n (twice of n)

6-2n

Put that all together and

n+2=6-2n

Answer 3

The sum of a number and 2 is 6 less than twice that number.
n+2=6-2n

Its okay if you're having trouble with this concept, its difficult. I struggled with it for months, but now i fully understand.