Question 975345


Twice is 2


The difference of a number and five is x - 5


Equals 9 is of course, = 9


Translation: 2(x - 5) = 9


If you have to solve:


2(x - 5) = 9


2x - 10 = 9


2x = 9 + 10


2x = 19


then divide both sides by 2 to isolate x,


x = 19/2


Best,
Farohw