Question

In a certain county, the number of charter schools is 6 less than twice the number of alternative schools. We know that there are 52 charter schools in the county. How many alternative schools are in the county? 58 44 29 23

Answer 1

2x-6=52 x= alternative schools
2x=58
x=29
There are 29 alternative schools in the county.

Answer 2

Option 3rd is correct

29 alternative schools are in the county

Explanation:

Let x be the alternative schools are in the county.

As per the statement:

In a certain county, the number of charter schools is 6 less than twice the number of alternative schools.

⇒Number of charter school = 2x - 6

It is also given that we know that there are 52 charter schools in the county.

⇒Number of charter school =52

then;

`2x-6 = 52`

Add 6 to both sides we have;

`2x= 58`

Divide both sides by 2 we have;

⇒x = 29

Therefore, 29 alternative schools are in the county