Question 143603
Translate "Ten less than twice a number is 16" to {{{2x-10=16}}}




{{{2x=16+10}}}Add 10 to both sides



{{{2x=26}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(26)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x




{{{x=13}}} Divide


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Answer:


So the number is {{{x=13}}} 






Check:


{{{2x-10=16}}} Start with the given equation



{{{2(13)-10=16}}} Plug in {{{x=13}}}



{{{26-10=16}}} Multiply 



{{{16=16}}} Subtract. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.