Question
Translate the following statements into an equation, using $x$ as the variable$: 13$ subtracted from twice a number gives $3.$
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Answer
Let the number be $x$
Twice the number $= 2x$
According to the question,
$2x - 13 = 3$
Hence, the required equation is $ 2x - 13 = 3.$
Twice the number $= 2x$
According to the question,
$2x - 13 = 3$
Hence, the required equation is $ 2x - 13 = 3.$
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