Question

Ella has twice as many apples as Chris. Nick has 5 apples which is 11 less than Ella has. how many apples does Chris have?

please help

Answer 1

x = # of Chris' apples

2x = # of Ella's apples

5 = # of Nick's apples

5 = 2x - 11

Add 11 to both sides.

16 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2

8 = x

Chris has 8 apples.