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Lake Alice is filled with alligators and turtles. The number of turtles a 16 less than three times the number of alligators in the lake there are 200 reptiles total. Create and solve the equation what does this mean interpret it

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Answer:

(x+3x)-16=200

x=54

There are 38 turtles and 163 alligators

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Answer:

Answer:

(x+3x)-16=200

x=54

There are 38 turtles and 163 alligators

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