SOLUTION: the difference between 5 and twice a number is one. find the number

SOLUTION: the difference between 5 and twice a number is one. find the number

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Question 426460: the difference between 5 and twice a number is one. find the number
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5-2x=1
-2x=-4
x=2
.
Ed
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