The daily newspaper stand had began with 87 copies.
6 + (10 x 2) = 26 = (12+1)*2
You have to set up a proportion so 2 over 3= x over 60. So multiply 2 times 60= 120 divided by 3 which is 40
Answer:
x = 15
Step-by-step explanation:
x + 2x - 2 + 2x - 2 = 71
Solve for x, you get 15.