OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 7 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 7

Solve using the problem solving strategy for word problems. Remember to write a complete sentence to answer each question.

There are 16 girls in a school club. The number of girls is four more than twice the number of boys. Find the number of boys.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Exercise 7

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