Answer
2x + 6 = x - 3
Work Step by Step
"Twice a number" translates to 2x.
"added to 6" translates to + 6.
"3 less than the number" translates to x - 3.
Together, the equation is written:
2x + 6 = x - 3
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition - Exercise Set - Page 308: 43
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