SOLUTION: Five more than twice the difference between a number and three is nine.

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Question 557373: Five more than twice the difference between a number and three is nine.
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2(x - 3) + 5 = 9
2x - 6 + 5 = 9
2x - 1 = 9
2x = 9 + 1
2x = 10
2x/2 = 10/2
x = 5