Question

In the school band, there are 4 trumpet players and F flute players.The total number of trumpet and flute players is 12. Are there are twice as many flute players as trumpets players? Explain

Answer 1

Yes!

Explanation:

12-4=8

There are 8 flute players.

And 8/4=2

So there are twice as many flute players as trumpets players.

Answer 2

Yes there are 8 flute players
The equation is
4+F=12
Subtract 4 from both sides you have F=8