3 less than 2 times a number is 5 what is the number

7

Step-by-step explanation:

5 x 2 = 10

10 - 3 = 7

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be n

2 times the number: 2n

3 less than 2n: 2n-3

2n - 3 = 5

2n = 8

n = 4

answer: since the question is talking about growth you have to use the growth formula which is inital amount (1 + growth)^time

step-by-step explanation:

the intial amount is 1200, the growth is 4.8, and the time is 7. plug those numbers into the equation, also i think you have to change 4.8 into a percent. but, i have forgotton how to do that. if this is a online class go on to the lesson.

step-by-step explanation:

divide, then simplify your answer.

1. make -15.66 ÷   5.8 a fraction. then divide.

2. simplify.  

3. final answer.