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Laura scored 10 points less than twice the number of points Emily scored. Emily scored 40 points. How many points did Laura score?

User Caot
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Answer:

Explanation:

70

40+40=80

80-10=70

User Aquaflamingo
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Answer:

Laura scored a total of 70 points

Explanation:

Since its twice the number of points emily scored you do 40 times 2 which equals 80 and subtract by 10

User Dmitry Gamolin
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