SOLUTION: I just need help remembering how to set up an equation like: Three less than twice a number is 19. What is the number?

SOLUTION: I just need help remembering how to set up an equation like: Three less than twice a number is 19. What is the number?

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Question 915214: I just need help remembering how to set up an equation like: Three less than twice a number is 19. What is the number?

Answer by JoelSchwartz(130) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=a number
2x-3=19
x=11
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