Question

A number is multiplied by $2$. Then, $5$ is subtracted from the product and $3$ is added to the difference. Express as an algebraic expression.

Answer 1

Finding the algebraic expression

Let, the number be $x$.

According to the question statement

Algebraic expression$=\left[\right\{(x\times 2)-5\}+3]$

$$\begin{gathered} =2x-5+3 \\ =2x-2 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, required algebraic expression is $2(x-1)$