SOLUTION: The difference of 2 times a number and 1 is -2. find the number.

SOLUTION: The difference of 2 times a number and 1 is -2. find the number.

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Question 1164261: The difference of 2 times a number and 1 is -2. find the number.
Answer by ikleyn(52833) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    2x - 1 = -2

    2x = -2 + 1 

    2x = -1

     x = -  = -0.5.     ANSWER

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