Twice the sum of x and 3 is decreased by 13

Given:

Twice the sum of x and 3 is decreased by 13.

To find:

The expression for the given statement.

Solution:

The sum of x and 3 is (x+3).

Twice the sum of x and 3 is two times of (x+3), i.e., 2(x+3)

Negative sign is used of decrease.

Decreased by 13 is represented by -13.

Using these representation, we get

Twice the sum of x and 3 is decreased by 13:

Therefore, the required expression is .

the answer is 24

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