13 subtracted from twice of a number gives 3. Express the given statement as an equation

Solution:

Let the number be x

Then twice of the number be 2x

A/Q

2x - 13 = 3

Thus, 2x - 13 = 3 is the required equation.

✦ Try This: 3 subtracted from thrice of a number gives 13.

Let the number be x

Then thrice of the number be 3x

A/Q

3x - 3 = 13

Thus, 3x - 3 = 13 is the required equation.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 4

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 57

13 subtracted from twice of a number gives 3. Express the given statement as an equation

Summary:

13 subtracted from twice of a number gives 3 can be expressed in an equation as 2x -13 = 3.

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