SOLUTION: Six less than twice a number is forty five

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Question 1203514: Six less than twice a number is forty five
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x is the number

2x-6 is the expression.


2x-6 = 45  is the equation.


2x = 45 + 6 = 51

 x = 51/2 = 251%2F2 = 25.5.    ANSWER

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