Question

Emma scored 4 points more than twice number of points teagan scored. Emma scored 3 points. How many did teagan score

Answer 1

Let's write T for Teagan's score and E for Emma's score.
Also, let's write an equation

E = 2T + 4
E = 3
2T + 4 = 3
subtract 4 from both sides
2T = -1
divide both sides by 2
T = -1/2

To see of this is correct:
2T + 4 = 3
2(-1/2) + 4 =?= 3
-1 + 4 =?= 3
3 = 3

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