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Two fewer than a doubled number is the same as the number decreased by 38. Find the number.

If n is "the number," which equation could be used to
solve for the number?

2(n-2)=n+38

2(n-2)=n-38

2n-2=n-38

Respuesta :

Answer is 2n -2 = n-38

Reason
2 fewer means (-2) than
A doubled number is (2n)
Same as is (=)
The number decreased by 38 is (n-38)
Combine these
2n-2=n-38

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