SOLUTION: 23 less than x (I don't understand the concept) the sum of 13 and twice a number (?)

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: 23 less than x (I don't understand the concept)
the sum of 13 and twice a number (?)
This question is from textbook PRENTICE HALL MATHEMATICS ALGEBRA I

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-23 (x minus 23)
.
13+2x
(sum=addition; twice=2x)

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