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There are 34 red and black markers in a box. the number of red markers is 4 more than twice the number of black markers.how many red markers are there

User Davislor
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Black pens(b)

Red pens (2b+4)

b+(2b+4)=34

3b+4=34

3b=30

b=10

Black pens=10

Red pens =10+(2x10)+4=24

10+24=34


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