Question

The difference of twice a number and five is three. Find the number.

Translate the word problem to an equation. Which steps describe how to solve the equation?

add 2 then multiply by 1/5
multiply by 1/2 then add 5
add 5 then multiply by 1/2
subtract 5 then multiply by -1/2

Answer 1

Uh, so it's 2x-5=3 ?
You're trying to find x, so you have to isolate the x.
Add 5 on both sides.
2x=8
Then you divide both sides by 2.
You will get x = 4.

Lol sorry if I'm doing it wrong.

Answer 2

The sentence translates into 2x -5 = 3
To solve it:
1. add 5 to 3
2. multiple by 1/2 or divide by 2