SOLUTION: Keith exercises x hours a week. Troy exercises three hours less than Keith and Joe exercises two times more than Troy. Which expression represents the amount of time Joe exercises?

Question 1011488: Keith exercises x hours a week. Troy exercises three hours less than Keith and Joe exercises two times more than Troy. Which expression represents the amount of time Joe exercises?

A) 2(3x)

B) 2x - 3

C) 2x + 3

D) 2(x - 3)

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Troy exercises three hours less than Keith and Joe exercises two times more than Troy. Which expression represents the amount of time Joe exercises?
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T = K-3
J = 2T = 2(K-3) = 2K-6
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D) 2(x - 3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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