Write the equations corresponding to the following statements:
Two times a number $p$ decreased by $5$ gives $8$ .

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Solution

The number is $p$ .
Two times the number $p$ is $2 p$
$2 p$ decreased by $5$ is $2 p - 5$ .
It is given to be $8$ .
Hence, The required equation is $2 p - 5 = 8$ .

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