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? a.2(n - 2) = n - 38 b.

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Question 481006: 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?
a.2(n - 2) = n - 38
b.2n - 2 = n - 38
c.2(n - 2) = n + 38
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Two fewer than a number(n) doubled is the same as the number decreased by 38. 

Writing as we read:

 2n-2 = n - 38