SOLUTION: translate the following phrase an algebraic expression the difference of fifteen and twice a number

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Question 550619: translate the following phrase an algebraic expression
the difference of fifteen and twice a number
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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"the difference of fifteen and twice a number" translates to 2x-15 where 'x' is the unknown number.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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translate the following phrase an algebraic expression
the difference of fifteen and twice a number
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= 2n - 15, or
15 - 2n
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= |2n - 15| the absolute value of (2n-15)