sum of 5 times h and twice g is equal to 23

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sum of 5 times h and twice g is equal to 23

Take this algebraic expressions problem in pieces.

Step 1: 5 times h:
5h

Step 2: Twice g means we multiply g by 2:
2g

Step 3: sum of 5 times h and twice g means we add 2g to 5h
5h + 2g

Step 4: The phrase is equal to means an equation, so we set 5h + 2g equal to 23:
5h + 2g = 23