What equation means that 7 less than twice a number is -1?

2 Answers
Apr 6, 2018

2n-7=-12n7=1

Let the number be xx. So, ATQ, the required equation is

2(x) - 7 = -12(x)7=1

2x = 62x=6

Therefore,

x = 3x=3

Explanation:

1 step
Twice a number is 2 xx x2×x

2 step
77 less than means 2xx x - 72×x7

3 step
Finally, now the equation is

2x - 7 = -12x7=1