SOLUTION: How would you put this expression in algebraic form? The difference of twice x and y is 6

Question 223781: How would you put this expression in algebraic form?
The difference of twice x and y is 6
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How would you put this expression in algebraic form?
The difference of twice x and y is 6

Step 1. Let 2x be twice x.

Step 2. Let 2x-y be the difference of twice x and y.

Step 3. Then 2x-y=6 since the difference of twice x and y is 6.

Step 4. ANSWER: 2x-y=6.

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