Question

there are a total of 127 cars and trucks on a lot. if there are four more than twice the number of trucks than cars, how many cars are on the lot

Answer 1

The total amount of cars on the lot are 127

Answer 2

C+T=127

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2C+4=T

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C+(2C+4)=127

3C+4=127

3C=123

C=41

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When C=41,

41+T=127

T=127-41

T=86

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Check answer:

86+41=127