SOLUTION: how do i write the problem....twenty more than twice a number is minus thirty

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Question 255725: how do i write the problem....twenty more than twice a number is minus thirty
Found 3 solutions by hokies, EMStelley, Fombitz:
Answer by hokies(65) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*x + 20 = -30

Answer by EMStelley(208) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let's call the number x.
2x + 20 = -30

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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"is" means "=".
"20 more than" means "20+"
"twice a number" means "2*x"
20%2B2x=-30