SOLUTION: how do i write the problem....twenty more than twice a number is minus thirty

Question 255725: how do i write the problem....twenty more than twice a number is minus thirty
Found 3 solutions by hokies, EMStelley, Fombitz:
Answer by hokies(65)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2*x + 20 = -30
Answer by EMStelley(208)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's call the number x.
2x + 20 = -30
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"is" means "=".
"20 more than" means "20+"
"twice a number" means "2*x"

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