Question

Two fewer than a number doubled is the same as the number decreased by 38. Find the number.

If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?

2(n - 2) = n - 38
2n - 2 = n - 38
2(n - 2) = n + 38

Answer 1

a

Answer 2

Two fewer than a number(n) doubled is the same as the number decreased by 38.

Writing as we read:

2n-2 = n - 38