the difference of one less than a number and twice the number

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Answered on Sun Nov 13 2022

Let the number be x

Then, one less than x is x - 1

And, twice of number is 2x

So,According to question

2x - (x - 1)

2x - x + 1

x + 1

So, difference of one less than a number and twice the number is x +1.