Duncan scored 5 points less than twice the number scored by Hines. Together they scored 43 points. How many points did each play
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3x + 5 = 23
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Subtract 5 From Both Sides:
3x + 5 - 5 = 23 - 5
Simplify:
3x = 18
Divide Both Sides By 3:
Simplify:
X = 6
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Substitute 6 For X:
3 * 6 + 5 = 23
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3 * 6 = 18
18 + 5 = 23