Final answer:
By dividing 26 students by 3, we find that 8 teams can be formed, leaving 2 students who will not be on a team of 3.
Step-by-step explanation:
- The question asks us to determine how many students will not be on a team of 3 if 26 students signed up to play putt-putt.
- First, we need to find out how many full teams of 3 can be formed from 26 students. By dividing 26 by 3, we get 8 teams with a remainder of 2.
- Therefore, 8 teams of 3 students can be formed, which accounts for 24 students (8 teams × 3 students per team).
- The remaining 2 students will not be able to form a complete team of 3 since there are not enough students left.
- Thus, 2 students will not be on a team.