SOLUTION: Marcia scored 3 points less than Judy, while Ann scored twice as many points as Judy. Their total points are 45. How many points did Judy score? Thanks

Question 1132338: Marcia scored 3 points less than Judy, while Ann scored twice as many points as Judy. Their total points are 45. How many points did Judy score?
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Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The given information gives both Marcia's and Ann's numbers of points compared to Judy's, so use Judy's number of points for the variable:

x = Judy's points
x-3 = Marcia's points (3 less than Judy)
2x = Ann's points (twice as many as Judy)

Write and solve the equation that says the total number of points was 45.
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