SOLUTION: A first number is 16 less than twice a second number. If the second number is represented by n, write an expression for the first number subtracted from the second number.

Question 714992: A first number is 16 less than twice a second number. If the second number is represented by n, write an expression for the first number subtracted from the second number.
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
= first number
= second number
"The first number is 16 less than twice a second number" translates as

"The first number subtracted from the second number" translates as
or
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