Question

Translate the following phrase to an expression.the difference between twenty and twice a number2 n-2020 - 2 n20-n20 + 2 n

Answer 1

Translate the following phrase to an expression.

the difference between twenty and twice a number

in math, when we talk about a difference, we are talking about subtraction, it is represented by a dash(-)

Now, the question is

the difference between twenty and twice a number

Step 1

Let

" a number" = n

so,

the difference = -

and

"twice a number"=2n

then,

the difference between twenty and twice a number=20 - 2n

the answer is 20-2n