Question

In a certain county, the number of charter schools is eleven less than twice the number of alternative schools. There are 35 charter schools in the county. Which of the following equations would you use to find the number of alternative schools,a, in a county.
2a-11=35
2a=35-11
2(a-11)=35
(A-11)/2=35

Answer 1

Answer: 2a – 11 = 35
 Given, the number of charter schools is eleven less than twice the number of alternative schools
The number of charter schools is 35
Therefore, 35 is eleven less than twice the number of alternative schools
 2 X (The number of alternative schools) – 11 = 35
 Let the number of alternative schools be ‘a’
2a – 11 = 35