Question

There are 3 forks in the silverware drawer. There are 4 more knives than forks, and there are twice as many spoons as knives. How many pieces of silverware are there in all?​

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

s= total silverware

s=3+3+4+2(7)

Answer 2

Answer: There are 24 pieces of silverware in all.

Explanation:

3+ 7 + 14 = 24

3 forks

There are 4 more knives than forks - 7 knives

There are twice as many spoons as knives - 7.2 = 14