Question

Imani has three more pencils than twice the number of pencils that Miguel has. Together, Imani and Miguel have a total of 87 pencils. How many pencils does Miguel have?

Answer 1

Miguel has 28 pencils.

Explanation:

Miguel = pencils

Imani = 2+3 pencils

Altogether = 87 pencils

2+3+ = 87

=3+3 = 87

=3 = 84

= = 84 ÷ 3

= = 28