SOLUTION: Twice a number decreased by 16 is 54. How do I write that in an equation?

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Question 471234: Twice a number decreased by 16 is 54. How do I write that in an equation?
Answer by MathLover1(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let a nuber be x

twice a number:2x

decreased by 16 is 54:2x-16=54