Ayesha has x sweets. Boris has twice as many sweets as Ayesha. Carla has 3 fewer sweets than Boris. (1.) Which expression is used to show the number of sweets Carla has? (2) Ayesha and Carla have the same

Esse asked Apr 25, 2023

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Answer:

1) 2x - 3
2) 3

Explanation:

Ayesha: x sweets
Boris: x*2 sweets
Carla: x*2 - 3

3*2=6

6-3=3

Ayesha: 3

Carla: 3

Boris: 6

Jacey answered May 1, 2023

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