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Five less than two times a number is sixty-nine. A. 5 – 2t = 69 t = –32 B. 2t – 5 = 69 t = 37 C. 5 + 2t = 69 t = 32 D. none of the above

Respuesta :

Let's translate the expression step by step:


"Five less than..." [tex] \to [/tex] we will have to subtract five from something


"two times a number" [tex] \to 2t [/tex].


So, we have


"Five less than two times a number" [tex] \to 2t-5 [/tex].


This "is sixty-nine", where "is" means "is equal to". So, the equation is


[tex] 2t-5=69 [/tex]


which is option B