SOLUTION: Two fewer than a number doubled is the same as the number decreased by 38. If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number? 2(n - 2) = n - 38 2n - 2

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Question 345889: Two fewer than a number doubled is the same as the number decreased by 38.
If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?
2(n - 2) = n - 38
2n - 2 = n - 38
2(n - 2) = n + 38
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Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(n - 2) = n - 38